PlainZIP

Dumas, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71639

Desha County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,579
14/sq mi
$37,173
Median income
$85,700
Median home value
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dumas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71639 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71639 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dumas, Desha County, Arkansas, home to 6,579 residents across 469.9 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71639 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,173 (34% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $19,626. Poverty here runs at 28.8%, with unemployment measured at 10.2%. Housing costs here run $85,700 for a typical home value (41% below the state average), with rent averaging $711 a month; 53.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is -. To put 71639 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Desha County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 71639

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dumas, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71639.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71639, Dumas, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,579

Population

469.9

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71639?

41.5

Median Age

43.9%

Male

56.1%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 34.1%
African American 58.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$37,173

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$19,626

Per Capita Income

28.8%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71639 ranks nationally

Dumas, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$37,173 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,737

Total Housing Units

2,177

Occupied Units

560

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.7%
Renter 46.3%

$85,700

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$711

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 144 business establishments in ZIP 71639, employing approximately 1,689 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,659,000.

144

Businesses

1,689

Employees

$70.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 15 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 15 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 14 9.7%
Construction 13 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 13 9.0%
Manufacturing 9 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.9%
Wholesale trade 6 4.2%
Finance and insurance 6 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 2.8%
Utilities 3 2.1%
Information 3 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71639 vs 71662 →

ZIP 71639 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71639 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71639 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71639 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71662 Pickens, AR 82 4.1 mi
71643 Gould, AR 1,109 8.7 mi
71677 Winchester, AR 185 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Desha County

71654 standard
Mc Gehee, AR
Pop: 4,671
71670 standard
Tillar, AR
Pop: 1,403
71674 standard
Watson, AR
Pop: 738
71630 standard
Arkansas City, AR
Pop: 405
71662 standard
Pickens, AR
Pop: 82
71666 standard
Rohwer, AR
Pop: 79

Related Areas

Desha County Dumas, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71639 in? ▼
ZIP code 71639 (Dumas) is located in Desha County, Arkansas. Desha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/desha-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71639? ▼
ZIP code 71639 in Dumas, AR has a population of 6,579 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71639? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71639 is $37,173, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71639? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71639 is $85,700, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71639? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71639 is African American at 58.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71639? ▼
ZIP code 71639 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 1,689 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71639? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71639 are: Retail trade (23), Accommodation and food services (15), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71639? ▼
In ZIP code 71639, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71639? ▼
In ZIP code 71639, approximately 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71639? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71639 is 28.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.