The U.S. ZIP Code 71674 is associated with Watson, AR in Desha County. About 39.5% of residents in ZIP Code 71674 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 56.7 years. In this Arkansas region, an estimated 75.8% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,965. Median househould income is approximately $34,226, and an estimated 17% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 585.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 71674 is $34,226, while the region's mean household income is $42,866. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,965. The per capita income in ZIP Code 71674 of $19,965 is approximately 24.88% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 17.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately82.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.1% of the population in 71674 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 1.4% of 71674 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 25.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 71674 are older than average. The median age of 56.7 years in ZIP Code 71674 is approximately 48.82% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 39.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.5% of the population in 71674 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 71674 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 19.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 11.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71674 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 71674 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 71674, 75.8% of the population graduated high school, while 7.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 48.1% in this Desha County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 10.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 48.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.7% |
| Associate's degree | 2.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 71674, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 71674 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 71674 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.2%), followed by Black or African American (19.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80.2% |
| Black or African American | 19.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 71674, 97.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Desha County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 71674, an estimated 41.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 13.4% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Desha County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 41.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 71674 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.39 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.83% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.21% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 71674 | 9.87¢/kWh | 9.08¢/kWh | 6.81¢/kWh |
| Arkansas | 11.25¢/kWh | 10.02¢/kWh | 6.46¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 71674 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.19 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.84 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.19 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.77 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.98 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.03 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.2 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.08 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.69 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.75 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.27 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 71674, 38.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.0 minutes. Approximately 18.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 71674 work in public administration, while an estimated 17.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 71674 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 12.3% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.0% |
| Public administration | 18.1% |