Damascus, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72039
Faulkner County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,131
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,667
- Median income Near-median income area
- $178,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Damascus pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72039 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72039 covers 151.1 square miles in Damascus, Faulkner County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,131 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72039 reports a modest median household income of $63,667 (13% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,675. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 1.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $178,900 (23% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,094.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Faulkner County, so 72039 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 72039
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Damascus, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72039.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 72039, Damascus, 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
2,131
Population
151.1
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72039?
44.8
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$63,667
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$32,675
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72039 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Damascus, 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)
$63,667 Top 29% higher than 71% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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
879housing units
879
Total Housing Units
774
Occupied Units
105
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,900
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,094
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 72039, employing approximately 377 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,000,000.
53
Businesses
377
Employees
$15.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 17.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.7% |
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 72039 vs 72013 →
ZIP 72039 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72058
Greenbrier (72058)
15,911 residents
- 72013 2,197
Bee Branch (72013)
2,197 residents
- 72039 2,131
Damascus (72039)
2,131 residents
- 72061 250
Guy (72061)
250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72039 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72039 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72061
Guy (72061)
$81,141 median income
- 72058
Greenbrier (72058)
$76,463 median income
- 72039
Damascus (72039)
$63,667 median income
- 72013
Bee Branch (72013)
$57,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72039 ranks #3 of 4 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 72039, 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 (2,131 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 72039 in?
ZIP code 72039 (Damascus) is located in Faulkner County, Arkansas. Faulkner County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/faulkner-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72039?
ZIP code 72039 in Damascus, AR has a population of 2,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72039?
The median household income in ZIP 72039 is $63,667, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72039?
The median home value in ZIP 72039 is $178,900, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72039 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72039?
ZIP code 72039 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 377 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72039?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72039 are: Construction (9), Wholesale trade (7), Retail trade (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72039?
In ZIP code 72039, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72039?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72039 is 36.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72039?
In ZIP code 72039, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72039 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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