PlainZIP

De Valls Bluff, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72041

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

1,457
6/sq mi
$53,125
Median income
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

De Valls Bluff pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72041 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72041 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in De Valls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas, home to just 1,457 residents across 251.2 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72041 reports a modest median household income of $53,125 (6% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,204. Poverty here runs at 14.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of $590 monthly, and 73.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72041, plus 4 more within Prairie County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 72041, De Valls Bluff, 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

1,457

Population

251.2

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72041?

47.7

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 74.7%
African American 19.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$53,125

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$27,204

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72041 ranks nationally

De Valls Bluff, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,125 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

683

Total Housing Units

514

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$590

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 72041, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,068,000.

13

Businesses

39

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 23.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 23.1%

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 72041 vs 72170 →

ZIP 72041 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 72041 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72041 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 72041 ranks #4 of 4 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
72170 Ulm, AR 202 10.5 mi
72134 Roe, AR 315 9.0 mi
72064 Hazen, AR 2,451 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Prairie County

72040 standard
Des Arc, AR
Pop: 2,867
72064 standard
Hazen, AR
Pop: 2,451
72017 standard
Biscoe, AR
Pop: 726
72170 standard
Ulm, AR
Pop: 202

Related Areas

Prairie County De Valls Bluff, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72041 in? ▼
ZIP code 72041 (De Valls Bluff) 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 72041? ▼
ZIP code 72041 in De Valls Bluff, AR has a population of 1,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72041? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72041 is $53,125, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72041? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72041 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72041? ▼
ZIP code 72041 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72041? ▼
In ZIP code 72041, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 72041? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72041 is 28.0 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 72041? ▼
In ZIP code 72041, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72041? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72041 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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