116
Population
70.0
Median Age
33.6%
College Grads
▼ 13% below avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 71831 |
|---|---|
| City | Columbus |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Hempstead County |
| Area Code | 327/870 |
| Elevation | 411 ft |
| Latitude | 33.771695 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.851461 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 56.0% (65)
Female 44.0% (51) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White17.2%
Black82.8%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 70.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 20 (9.4%) |
| Some College | 57 (26.9%) |
| Associates | 57 (26.9%) |
| Bachelors | 39 (18.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 39 (18.4%) |
Education
HS Grad9.4%
Some College26.9%
Associates26.9%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner100.0%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 102 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 51 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 102 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 51 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 71831 is in Columbus, AR, in Hempstead County.
ZIP code 71831 is located in Arkansas (AR).
ZIP code 71831 is in Hempstead County, AR.
ZIP 71831 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 71831 is 116 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 71831
ZIP code 71831 is located in Columbus, Arkansas, within Hempstead County. With a population of 116, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 70 years.
The population of 71831 is primarily Black (82.76%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 71831 in Columbus, AR is characterized as moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.