ZIP code 71742
Where is ZIP code 71742?
Fordyce, Arkansas
Dallas County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71742 belongs to Fordyce, Arkansas in Dallas County. 71742 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 code 870. About 4,333 people live in the 71742 area, where the median household income is $38,843. The closest ZIP codes are 71766 (Thornton, 4.6 mi southwest), 71748 (Ivan, 6.5 mi north) and 71652 (Kingsland, 7.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 71742 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fordyce |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Dallas County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 33.8176, -92.4225 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 717 |
Population and income in 71742
| Population | 4,333 · higher than 74% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 26 · higher than 50% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.7 years · higher than 50% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $38,843 · lower than 83% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,830 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $98,200 · lower than 74% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $636 a month |
| Housing units | 2,306 |
| Households | 1,758 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 169.39 sq mi (plus 0.5 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71742. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71742
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71766 | Thornton, AR | 4.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 71748 | Ivan, AR | 6.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 71652 | Kingsland, AR | 7.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 71720 | Bearden, AR | 12.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 71660 | New Edinburg, AR | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
| 71725 | Carthage, AR | 19.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 71665 | Rison, AR | 19.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 71744 | Hampton, AR | 20.3 mi S | Standard |
| 71631 | Banks, AR | 20.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 71745 | Harrell, AR | 21.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 72057 | Grapevine, AR | 22.6 mi N | Standard |
| 71671 | Warren, AR | 24.3 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71742 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71742
123 MAIN ST
FORDYCE AR 71742
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71742-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71742?
- 71742 is a Fordyce, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 71742 in?
- ZIP code 71742 is in Dallas County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71742 in?
- 71742 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71742?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71742 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71742?
- About 4,333 people live in ZIP code 71742, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71742?
- The median household income in 71742 is $38,843 a year, lower than 83% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71742?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71742 are 71766 (Thornton, 4.6 miles), 71748 (Ivan, 6.5 miles), 71652 (Kingsland, 7.5 miles) and 71720 (Bearden, 12.8 miles).