ZIP code 71838
Where is ZIP code 71838?
Fulton, Arkansas
Hempstead County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71838 belongs to Fulton, Arkansas in Hempstead County. 71838 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 1,006 people live in the 71838 area, where the median household income is $48,125. The closest ZIP codes are 71859 (Saratoga, 9.8 mi northwest), 71831 (Columbus, 11.3 mi north) and 71862 (Washington, 11.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 71838 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fulton |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Hempstead County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 33.6299, -93.8086 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 718 |
Population and income in 71838
| Population | 1,006 · lower than 56% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 82% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 62.6 years · higher than 95% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $48,125 · lower than 65% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,286 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.6% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $112,300 · lower than 64% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 696 |
| Households | 506 (1.99 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 120.06 sq mi (plus 3.56 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71838. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71838
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71859 | Saratoga, AR | 9.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 71831 | Columbus, AR | 11.3 mi N | Standard |
| 71862 | Washington, AR | 11.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 71801 | Hope, AR | 12 mi E | Standard |
| 71802 | Hope, AR | 12.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 71853 | Ogden, AR | 13.9 mi W | Standard |
| 71854 | Texarkana, AR | 14.3 mi S | Standard |
| 71851 | Mineral Springs, AR | 17.4 mi N | Standard |
| 71840 | Genoa, AR | 18 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71855 | Ozan, AR | 19 mi N | Standard |
| 75505 | Texarkana, TX | 19.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71822 | Ashdown, AR | 19.1 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71838 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71838
123 MAIN ST
FULTON AR 71838
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71838-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71838?
- 71838 is a Fulton, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 71838 in?
- ZIP code 71838 is in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71838 in?
- 71838 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71838?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71838 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71838?
- About 1,006 people live in ZIP code 71838, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71838?
- The median household income in 71838 is $48,125 a year, lower than 65% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71838?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71838 are 71859 (Saratoga, 9.8 miles), 71831 (Columbus, 11.3 miles), 71862 (Washington, 11.6 miles) and 71801 (Hope, 12 miles).