ZIP Code 71730 - El Dorado Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 71730 is located in El Dorado Arkansas. Portions of 71730 are also in Lawson and Urbana and Norphlet and El Dorado Township and Franklin Township (Union County) and Johnson Township (Union County) and Wilmington Township and Norphlet Township and Van Buren Township (Union County) and Garner Township (Union County) and Jackson Township (Union County) and Cornie Township and Wesson Township and Smackover Township (Union County) and Harrison Township (Union County) and Henderson Township (Union County). 71730 is entirely within Union County. Regionally, 71730 is located in the Monroe-El Dorado Area.
ZIP Code 71730 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | El Dorado |
| Primary County | Union County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 29,287 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 870 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 71730 Map
71730 Demographics
71730 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 71730 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71730 is White. The current unemployment level in 71730 is 4.2%.
| Population | 29,287 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 61 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,833 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,781 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $504,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 62.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 44.72% |
71730 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,747 | 62.36% |
| Black | 9,356 | 31.12% |
| Hispanic | 1,497 | 4.98% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 227 | 0.76% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71730 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,230 | 46.36% |
| Black | 2,080 | 43.24% |
| Hispanic | 431 | 8.96% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
71730 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,451 | 7.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,597 | 14.28% |
| High School Diploma | 6,207 | 34.12% |
| No High School Diploma | 530 | 2.91% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,117 | 6.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,450 | 18.96% |
| Associates Degree | 1,702 | 9.36% |
| Masters Degree | 813 | 4.47% |
| Professional Degree | 242 | 1.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 83 | 0.46% |
71730 Geography
| Coordinates | 33.20277786, -92.63995361 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 71730 | LawsonUrbanaNorphletEl Dorado TownshipFranklin Township (Union County)Johnson Township (Union County)Wilmington TownshipNorphlet TownshipVan Buren Township (Union County)Garner Township (Union County)Jackson Township (Union County)Cornie TownshipWesson TownshipSmackover Township (Union County)Harrison Township (Union County)Henderson Township (Union County) |
| Region | Monroe-El Dorado Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | El Dorado, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 479 Square Miles |
71730 Schools
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71730 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 35a - Tertiary Uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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