72040 Zip Code Profile

72040 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Des Arc, Arkansas. Median household income here ($25,795) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $45,181/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 72040 is $31,829.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 72040 earn an average of $29,074/year. Women earn only $18,496/year.

1,322 people in 72040 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 72040? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 29.5 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 1,425 men and 1,442 women. The median age for men is 44 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,747 people (out of the 2,867 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 802 homes, and 62 businesses every day. 40 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

72040 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Busan, South Korea!) and -92 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 193 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 2,867
• White Population: 2,638
• Black Population: 224
• Hispanic Population: 33
• Asian Population: 5
• Hawaiian Population: 3
• Indian Population: 31
• Male Population: 1,425
• Female Population: 1,442
• Median Age: 44
• Median Age of Males: 44
• Median Age of Females: 45

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Arkansas
• County: Prairie
• City: Des Arc
• Longitude: -91.5
• Latitude: 35.0
• Elevation: 193 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 870

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,265
• Drive alone: 1,052
• Carpool: 165
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 40


• Average commute time: 29.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 111
•    5 - 9: 241
•    10 - 14: 160
•    15 - 19: 100
•    20 - 24: 103
•    25 - 29: 30
•    30 - 34: 114
•    35 - 39: 50
•    40 - 44: 43
•    45 - 59: 116
•    60 - 89: 143
•    90 plus: 54

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $74,900
• Average Annual Household Income: $37,344
• Businesses: 71
• Employees: 416
• Annual Payroll: $10,543,000
• Average Family Income: $45,181
• Median Family Income: $25,795
• Average Income for Men: $29,074
• Average Income for Women: $18,496

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 17151.0
• Sr Senator: John Boozman (R)
• Jr Senator: Mark L. Pryor (D)
• US House Representative: Eric A. ?Rick? Crawford (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 117
• State FIPS Code: 05

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View all schools in Des Arc

Primary Schools

Des Arc Elementary School

2100 Hickory Street

Des Arc, AR 72040

(870) 256-4128

High Schools

Des Arc High School

600 Main Street

Des Arc, AR 72040

(870) 256-4166