Foreman, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71836
Little River County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,856
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,271
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Foreman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71836 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71836 covers 439.4 square miles in Foreman, Little River County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,856 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71836 reports a modest median household income of $51,271 (9% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,672. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,500 (38% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $715; owner occupancy is 84.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Little River County, so 71836 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 71836
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Foreman, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71836.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71836, Foreman, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,856
Population
439.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71836?
41.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$51,271
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$25,672
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71836 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Foreman, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,271 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,630housing units
1,630
Total Housing Units
1,249
Occupied Units
381
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,500
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$715
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 71836, employing approximately 397 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,572,000.
24
Businesses
397
Employees
$27.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 20.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
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 71836 vs 71820 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71820 | Alleene, AR | 103 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71836, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,856 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 71836 in?
ZIP code 71836 (Foreman) is located in Little River County, Arkansas. Little River County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/little-river-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71836?
ZIP code 71836 in Foreman, AR has a population of 2,856 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71836?
The median household income in ZIP 71836 is $51,271, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71836?
The median home value in ZIP 71836 is $90,500, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71836?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71836 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71836?
ZIP code 71836 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 397 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71836?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71836 are: Manufacturing (5), Transportation and warehousing (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71836?
In ZIP code 71836, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71836?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71836 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71836?
In ZIP code 71836, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71836?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71836 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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