What city is ZIP code 71842?

ZIP code 71842 is in Horatio, AR (Sevier County).

What county is ZIP code 71842 in?

ZIP code 71842 is mostly in Sevier County, Arkansas.

How many people live in ZIP code 71842?

About 1,955 people live in the 71842 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 71842

Horatio, AR, Sevier County

Population

1,955

Land area

68.1sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Horatio

ZIP 71842 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 71842 at a glance

ZIP 71842 (Horatio) is 51% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
The median household income is $55,810, 8% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,500 (7% below Arkansas) and median rent is $909 a month.

Local data for ZIP 71842

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 71842, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$55,810

Poverty rate

12.4%

Median home value

$175,500

Median rent

$909/mo

Homeownership

81.4%

Bachelor's or higher

13.5%

Median age

41.2

Average commute

28.9 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

173

$7.2M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1M

57 loans

Campaign donations

$1,369

22% D, 28% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 71842, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

479

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 30°F

54.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 71842, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.1%

U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts

Diabetes

15.4%

U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts

Smoking

19.3%

U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.9%

U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 71842?: ZIP code 71842 is in Horatio, AR (Sevier County).
What county is ZIP code 71842 in?: ZIP code 71842 is mostly in Sevier County, Arkansas.
How many people live in ZIP code 71842?: About 1,955 people live in the 71842 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.