ZIP Code 72041

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De Valls Bluff · Prairie County · Arkansas

Population
1,457

6/sq mi

Median income
$53,125

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.4%

Median age 47.7

Land area
251.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 72041 in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas has a population of 1,457. The median household income is $53,125, which is 30% below the national average. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72041 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 251.2 square miles in De Valls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,457 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72041 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72041 sits at $53,125 (6% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,204. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $590 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72041 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Prairie County, so you can benchmark 72041 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,457

Population

251.2

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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Official Data Resources for De Valls Bluff, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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