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 Moderate-density area
- $37,173
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,626. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,700 (41% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $711; owner occupancy is 53.7%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Desha County, so 71639 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 71639?
41.5
Median Age
43.9%
Male
56.1%
Female
5.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$19,626
Per Capita Income
28.8%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71639 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Dumas, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$37,173 13th percentile higher than 13% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,737housing units
2,737
Total Housing Units
2,177
Occupied Units
560
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,700
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71639
Dumas (71639)
6,579 residents
- 71643 1,109
Gould (71643)
1,109 residents
- 71677 185
Winchester (71677)
185 residents
- 71662 82
Pickens (71662)
82 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71639 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71639 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71677
Winchester (71677)
$43,333 median income
- 71639
Dumas (71639)
$37,173 median income
- 71643
Gould (71643)
$32,899 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71639, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,579 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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