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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
$32,476
Median income
$74,800
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th 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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,087. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $74,800 (49% below the state average); renters pay a median of $528 monthly, and 64.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Prairie County, letting you compare 72040 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72040?

52.7

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 8.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$28,087

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72040 ranks nationally

Des Arc, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$32,476 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,245

Total Housing Units

1,054

Occupied Units

191

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.8%
Renter 35.2%

$74,800

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72040 vs 72060 →

ZIP 72040 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 72040 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 72040 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 72040 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
72060 Griffithville, AR 666 8.2 mi
72017 Biscoe, AR 726 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Prairie County

72064 standard
Hazen, AR
Pop: 2,451
72041 standard
De Valls Bluff, AR
Pop: 1,457
72017 standard
Biscoe, AR
Pop: 726
72170 standard
Ulm, AR
Pop: 202

Related Areas

Prairie County Des Arc, AR Arkansas

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.

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