ZIP code 71726
Where is ZIP code 71726?
Chidester, Arkansas
Ouachita County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71726 belongs to Chidester, Arkansas in Ouachita County. 71726 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 1,108 people live in the 71726 area, where the median household income is $31,328. The closest ZIP codes are 71722 (Bluff City, 9.7 mi west), 71701 (Camden, 9.7 mi southeast) and 71711 (Camden, 10.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 71726 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chidester |
| Also accepted | Reader |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Ouachita County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 33.6652, -92.9969 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 717 |
Population and income in 71726
| Population | 1,108 · lower than 54% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 89% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61.4 years · higher than 93% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $31,328 · lower than 94% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,972 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $68,500 · lower than 92% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $500 a month |
| Housing units | 843 |
| Households | 564 (1.96 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 194.3 sq mi (plus 4.52 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71726. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71726
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71722 | Bluff City, AR | 9.7 mi W | Standard |
| 71701 | Camden, AR | 9.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 71711 | Camden, AR | 10.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 71772 | Whelen Springs, AR | 13.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 71764 | Stephens, AR | 14.6 mi S | Standard |
| 71858 | Rosston, AR | 16.9 mi W | Standard |
| 71828 | Cale, AR | 17.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 71864 | Willisville, AR | 17.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 71743 | Gurdon, AR | 19 mi NW | Standard |
| 71763 | Sparkman, AR | 19.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 71721 | Beirne, AR | 19.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 71751 | Louann, AR | 21.3 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71726 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71726
123 MAIN ST
CHIDESTER AR 71726
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts READER as the city name for 71726. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71726-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71726?
- 71726 is a Chidester, Arkansas ZIP code. Reader is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 71726 in?
- ZIP code 71726 is in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71726 in?
- 71726 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71726?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71726 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71726?
- About 1,108 people live in ZIP code 71726, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71726?
- The median household income in 71726 is $31,328 a year, lower than 94% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71726?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71726 are 71722 (Bluff City, 9.7 miles), 71701 (Camden, 9.7 miles), 71711 (Camden, 10.3 miles) and 71772 (Whelen Springs, 13.7 miles).