Des Arc, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72040
Prairie County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,867
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $32,476
- Median income Below-median income area
- $74,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Des Arc pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72040 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72040 covers 448.0 square miles in Des Arc, Prairie County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,867 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72040 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,476 (43% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,087. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $74,800 (49% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $528; owner occupancy is 64.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Prairie County, so 72040 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 72040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Des Arc, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72040.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 72040, Des Arc, 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
2,867
Population
448.0
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72040?
52.7
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.5%
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?
$32,476
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$28,087
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72040 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Des Arc, 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)
$32,476 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
1,245housing units
1,245
Total Housing Units
1,054
Occupied Units
191
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$74,800
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$528
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 72040, employing approximately 505 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,130,000.
57
Businesses
505
Employees
$19.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 31.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 12.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 72040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72040
Des Arc (72040)
2,867 residents
- 72017 726
Biscoe (72017)
726 residents
- 72060 666
Griffithville (72060)
666 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72040 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72017
Biscoe (72017)
$91,731 median income
- 72040 $32,476
Des Arc (72040)
$32,476 median income
- 72060 $26,875
Griffithville (72060)
$26,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72040 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 72040, 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 (2,867 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 72040 in?
ZIP code 72040 (Des Arc) is located in Prairie County, Arkansas. Prairie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prairie-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72040?
ZIP code 72040 in Des Arc, AR has a population of 2,867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72040?
The median household income in ZIP 72040 is $32,476, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72040?
The median home value in ZIP 72040 is $74,800, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72040 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72040?
ZIP code 72040 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 505 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72040 are: Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (7), Finance and insurance (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72040?
In ZIP code 72040, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 72040?
In ZIP code 72040, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72040 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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