US ZIP Code
71839

Garland City, AR

Lafayette County  ·  Arkansas

● Active
👥 543 Population ↑ 53% since 2019
💰 $28,906 Median HH Income
▼ 62% below avg ↓ 26% since 2019
🎂 46.7 Median Age ↑ 43% since 2019
🎓 30.2% College Grads
▼ 22% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code71839
CityGarland City
StateArkansas (AR)
CountyLafayette County
Area Code327/870
Elevation217 ft
Latitude33.292126
Longitude-93.743268
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS05091
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 58.0% (315) Female 42.0% (228) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.6%Black: 23.4%Race
White76.6%
Black23.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
4%
25–44
11%
45–64
41%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs ↑ 43% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.78
Below Poverty40.5% ▲ 305% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma64 (25.1%)
HS Graduate79 (31%)
Some College19 (7.5%)
Associates16 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree77 (30.2%)

Education

No HS: 25.1%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 6.3%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
No HS25.1%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College7.5%
Associates6.3%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40%Renter: 60%Tenure
Owner40.0%
Renter60.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
51%
$50k–100k
14%
$100k–150k
13%
$150k–200k
21%
$200k–300k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,906 ▼ 62% below avg ↓ 26% since 2019
Median Rent$476/mo
Total Units254
Vacant Units59
Avg HH Size2.78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
49%
$25k–50k
31%
$50k–75k
3%
$75k–100k
2%
$100k–150k
2%
$150k–200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%

Summary

Total Units254
Vacant59
Owner Occupied40.0%
Renter Occupied60.0%
Avg HH Size2.78
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 71839 is in Garland City, AR, in Lafayette County.
ZIP code 71839 is located in Arkansas (AR).
ZIP code 71839 is in Lafayette County, AR.
ZIP 71839 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 71839 is 543 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 71839 is $28,906 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 71839

ZIP code 71839 is located in Garland City, Arkansas, within Lafayette County. With a population of 543, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.7 years. Economically, 71839 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $28,906 is well below the national average.

Renters can expect to pay around $476 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (40.0%) and renters (60.0%).

The population of 71839 is primarily White (76.61%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 40.5%. Household income has declined by 26% since 2019.

Overall, ZIP code 71839 in Garland City, AR is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, and a mature community.