ZIP code 71740

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 71740 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Emerson, AR. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 71740 ZIP code area.

71740 is the zip code for

Emerson, AR

Total population
1,735▼
Housing units
878▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
184.50
Density
(people per sq. mile)
9.40▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.09

Demographic data for zip code 71740

Gender:

Male
865▼
Female
870▼
Median age
Male
40.60
Female
40.60
Gender

Households:

Total households
691▼
Family households
493▼
Nonfamily households
198●
Average household size
2.51▼
Average family size
3.01▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
878▲
Occupied housing units
691▼
Owner-occupied
554▼
Renter-occupied
137▲
Vacant housing units
187▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
96▼
5 to 9 years
103▼
10 to 14 years
134▼
15 to 19 years
138▼
20 to 24 years
88▼
25 to 34 years
188▼
35 to 44 years
235▼
45 to 54 years
268▲
55 to 59 years
112▲
60 to 64 years
92▲
65 to 74 years
164▲
75 to 84 years
87▼
85 years and over
30▼
Median age
40.60▲
Age

Race:

White
1,247
Hispanic or Latino
21
Black or African American
450
Asian
2
American Indian & Alaska Native
3
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
1
Two or More Races
11
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 71740

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
1,476
Civilian labor force
962
Employed
889
Unemployed
73
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
514
Percent Unemployed
7.6%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
886
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
742
Carpooled
67
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
1
Other means
55
Worked at home
21
Mean travel time
31.0 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
889
Management / business / science / arts
293
Service
147
Sales / office
222
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
114
Production / transportation / material moving
113
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
889
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
138
Construction
53
Manufacturing
152
Wholesale trade
20
Retail trade
146
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
8
Information
0
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
2
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
27
Educational services / health care / social assistance
245
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
30
Public administration
47
Other services
21
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
889
Private wage & salary workers
773
Government workers
103
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
13
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
740
Less than $10,000
57
$10,000 to $14,999
39
$15,000 to $24,999
98
$25,000 to $34,999
57
$35,000 to $49,999
108
$50,000 to $74,999
167
$75,000 to $99,999
75
$100,000 to $149,999
95
$150,000 to $199,999
44
$200,000 or more
0
Median household income
$51,058
Mean household income
$61,515
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
18.9%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 71740

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Emerson Elementary School
508 W Main		(870) 547-22181776311.1
Emerson High School
400 Church St		(870) 547-2862154717.7
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Public libraries around Emerson, AR

NameAddress
Calhoun County Library109 2nd Street
Hampton, AR 71744
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 71740

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Dallas County Hospital201 Clifton Street
Fordyce, AR 71742		(870) 352-315532
Magnolia Hospital
101 Hospital Drive
Magnolia, AR 71753		(870) 235-300062
Medical Ctr Of South Arkansas
700 West Grove Street
El Dorado, AR 71730		(870) 864-3200132
Ouachita Medical Center
638 California Street
Camden, AR 71701		(870) 836-100098
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