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ZIP Code 71740
Emerson, AR, Columbia County
Population
2,100
Land area
184.5sq mi
People per sq mi
11
City
Emerson
ZIP 71740 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 71740 at a glance
- ZIP 71740 (Emerson) is 81% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,455 a year, 8% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,300 (10% below Arkansas) and median rent is $719 a month.
Local data for ZIP 71740
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 71740, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,455
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$168,300
Median rent
$719/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
23.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
12
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
260
$17.4M annual payroll
PPP loans
$385K
19 loans
Campaign donations
$523
41% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 71740, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
467
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 71740, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 71740?
- ZIP code 71740 is in Emerson, AR (Columbia County).
- What county is ZIP code 71740 in?
- ZIP code 71740 is mostly in Columbia County, Arkansas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 71740?
- About 2,100 people live in the 71740 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.