ZIP Code 71766

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Thornton · Calhoun County · Arkansas

Population
670

4/sq mi

Median income
$76,875

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$126,000

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.8%

Median age 47.6

Land area
191.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 71766 in Thornton, Arkansas has a population of 670. The median household income is $76,875, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $126,000, 55% below the US average. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71766 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 191.4 square miles in Thornton, Calhoun County, Arkansas. The area is home to 670 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71766 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71766 sits at $76,875 (36% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $34,048. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $126,000 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $619 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71766 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 71766 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71766, Thornton, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

670

Population

191.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71766?

47.6

Median Age

59.3%

Male

40.7%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 11.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$76,875

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$34,048

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

314

Total Housing Units

253

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$126,000

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$619

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 71766, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $438,000.

4

Businesses

11

Employees

$438K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 75.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71766 vs 71742 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71742 Fordyce, AR 5,980 9.3 mi
71720 Bearden, AR 2,498 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71766 in?
ZIP code 71766 (Thornton) is located in Calhoun County, Arkansas. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71766?
ZIP code 71766 in Thornton, AR has a population of 670 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71766?
The median household income in ZIP 71766 is $76,875, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71766?
The median home value in ZIP 71766 is $126,000, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71766?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71766 is White at 88.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71766?
ZIP code 71766 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71766?
In ZIP code 71766, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71766?
In ZIP code 71766, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71766?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71766 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Thornton, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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