ZIP code 71740
Where is ZIP code 71740?
Emerson, Arkansas
Columbia County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71740 belongs to Emerson, Arkansas in Columbia County. 71740 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 318 and 870. About 2,100 people live in the 71740 area, where the median household income is $65,455. The closest ZIP codes are 71072 (Shongaloo, 9.9 mi southwest), 71754 (Magnolia, 10.8 mi north) and 71753 (Magnolia, 12.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 71740 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Emerson |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 318, 870 |
| Coordinates | 33.0891, -93.1987 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 717 |
Population and income in 71740
| Population | 2,100 · higher than 61% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11 · lower than 76% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33 years · lower than 91% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $65,455 · higher than 73% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,347 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $168,300 · higher than 72% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $719 a month |
| Housing units | 986 |
| Households | 760 (2.76 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 184.51 sq mi (plus 0.11 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71740. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71740
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71072 | Shongaloo, LA | 9.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 71754 | Magnolia, AR | 10.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 71753 | Magnolia, AR | 12.4 mi N | Standard |
| 71038 | Haynesville, LA | 13.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 71861 | Taylor, AR | 14.4 mi W | Standard |
| 71075 | Springhill, LA | 16.3 mi W | Standard |
| 71021 | Cullen, LA | 16.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71071 | Sarepta, LA | 17.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 71770 | Waldo, AR | 19.5 mi N | Standard |
| 71752 | Mc Neil, AR | 20.5 mi N | Standard |
| 71758 | Mount Holly, AR | 21.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 71018 | Cotton Valley, LA | 22.8 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71740 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71740
123 MAIN ST
EMERSON AR 71740
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71740-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71740?
- 71740 is a Emerson, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 71740 in?
- ZIP code 71740 is in Columbia County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71740 in?
- 71740 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71740?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71740 use area codes 318 and 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71740?
- About 2,100 people live in ZIP code 71740, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71740?
- The median household income in 71740 is $65,455 a year, higher than 73% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71740?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71740 are 71072 (Shongaloo, 9.9 miles), 71754 (Magnolia, 10.8 miles), 71753 (Magnolia, 12.4 miles) and 71038 (Haynesville, 13.4 miles).