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Desha, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72527

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

583
57/sq mi
$72,917
Median income
$112,500
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Desha pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
57
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72527 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72527 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Desha, Independence County, Arkansas, home to just 583 residents across 10.3 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72527 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,917 (29% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $35,279. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $112,500 for a typical home value (23% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 85.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Independence County, letting you compare 72527 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 →

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 72527, Desha, 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

583

Population

10.3

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72527?

58.9

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$72,917

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$35,279

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72527 ranks nationally

Desha, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,917 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

465

Total Housing Units

391

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

1.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$112,500

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 72527, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $596,000.

3

Businesses

13

Employees

$596K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72527 vs 72501 →

ZIP 72527 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 72527 ranks #5 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 72527 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 72527 ranks the highest of 5 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
72501 Batesville, AR 25,099 4.0 mi
72550 Locust Grove, AR 985 5.9 mi
72534 Floral, AR 1,320 9.9 mi
72526 Cushman, AR 154 11.2 mi
72523 Concord, AR 1,091 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Independence County

72501 standard
Batesville, AR
Pop: 25,099
72562 standard
Newark, AR
Pop: 2,238
72568 standard
Pleasant Plains, AR
Pop: 1,662
72534 standard
Floral, AR
Pop: 1,320
72579 standard
Sulphur Rock, AR
Pop: 1,287
72550 standard
Locust Grove, AR
Pop: 985

Related Areas

Independence County Desha, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72527 in? ▼
ZIP code 72527 (Desha) is located in Independence County, Arkansas. Independence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/independence-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72527? ▼
ZIP code 72527 in Desha, AR has a population of 583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72527? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72527 is $72,917, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72527? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72527 is $112,500, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72527? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72527 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72527? ▼
ZIP code 72527 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72527? ▼
In ZIP code 72527, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 72527? ▼
In ZIP code 72527, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72527? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72527 is 18.2% 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.