De Witt, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72042
Arkansas County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,161
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,679
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
De Witt pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72042 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72042 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in De Witt, Arkansas County, Arkansas, home to 5,161 residents across 614.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72042 reports a modest median household income of $55,679 (2% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,728. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $127,500 (13% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $825; 71.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Arkansas County, so 72042 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 72042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in De Witt, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72042.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 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 72042, De Witt, 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
5,161
Population
614.4
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72042?
44.5
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.9%
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?
$55,679
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$31,728
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72042 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
De Witt, 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)
$55,679 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
2,335housing units
2,335
Total Housing Units
1,946
Occupied Units
389
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,500
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 112 business establishments in ZIP 72042, employing approximately 1,735 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,800,000.
112
Businesses
1,735
Employees
$63.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 17.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 6 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 3.6% |
| Information | 3 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.7% |
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 72042 vs 72003 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72003 | Almyra, AR | 746 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72042, 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 (5,161 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 72042 in?
ZIP code 72042 (De Witt) is located in Arkansas County, Arkansas. Arkansas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arkansas-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72042?
ZIP code 72042 in De Witt, AR has a population of 5,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72042?
The median household income in ZIP 72042 is $55,679, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72042?
The median home value in ZIP 72042 is $127,500, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72042 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72042?
ZIP code 72042 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 1,735 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72042?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72042 are: Retail trade (19), Health care and social assistance (15), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72042?
In ZIP code 72042, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 72042?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72042 is 17.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72042?
In ZIP code 72042, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72042?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72042 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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