72040 ZIP Code – Des Arc, Arkansas
72040 is a ZIP code serving Des Arc, Arkansas in Prairie County with a population of approximately 2,485 residents. At $35,660, the median household income here runs below the Arkansas average and well below the U.S. average. Median home values of $74,300 are well below the national average, with 64.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $612 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 67% single-family (decreasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.1%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. An estimated 12.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 10.7%, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 52.3, above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 72060, 72017, 72066.
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ZIP 72040 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72040 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,485 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $35k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $74k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $612 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 52.3 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.7% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72060 – Griffithville
- 72017 – Biscoe
- 72066 – Hickory Plains
- 72064 – Hazen
- 72036 – Cotton Plant
- 72059 – Gregory
- 72041 – De Valls Bluff
- 72178 – West Point
- 72068 – Higginson
- 72176 – Ward
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72060 | GRIFFITHVILLE | 546 | $39,583 |
| 72017 | BISCOE | 359 | $26,250 |
| 72066 | HICKORY PLAINS | 237 | Not provided |
| 72064 | HAZEN | 2,797 | $61,827 |
| 72036 | COTTON PLANT | 540 | $17,063 |