The U.S. ZIP Code 71642 is associated with Fountain Hill, AR in Ashley County. About 19.8% of residents in ZIP Code 71642 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 29.8 years. The current population estimate for this region is 889.
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Regarding household income, approximately 23.5% of the population in 71642 earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 71642 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 23.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 71642 are younger than average. The median age of 29.8 years in ZIP Code 71642 is approximately 21.78% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 71642 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 15.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.2% of 71642 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 14.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 11.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 71642 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 44.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 71642 is high cholesterol, as approximately 38.0% of adults 18 and older in this Ashley County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 44.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.8% |
| Current asthma | 9.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71642 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.3% of those 18 and above in 71642 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 71642 include obesity (40.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (35.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 78.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 57.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| Current smoking | 21.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 33.7% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.0% |
In ZIP Code 71642, 77.5% of the population graduated high school, while 13.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.9% in this Ashley County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.4% |
| Associate's degree | 2.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 71642, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 71642 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 71642 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.3%), followed by Black or African American (24.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Black or African American | 24.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 71642, 97.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Ashley County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 71642, an estimated 29.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Ashley County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 71642 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.29 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.4% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 71642 | 10.05¢/kWh | 9.11¢/kWh | 10¢/kWh |
| Arkansas | 12.36¢/kWh | 10.01¢/kWh | 6.51¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 71642 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.35 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.86 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.35 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.69 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.61 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.73 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.71 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.96 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.1 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.75 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.92 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 71642, 40.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 50.8 minutes. Approximately 30.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 71642 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 20.9% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 71642 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 20.9% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.4% |
| Retail trade | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.1% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 30.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.9% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |