ZIP Code 72040 -- Des arc, AR

Prairie | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 60% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.3x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
2,421
Unknown
Median Income
$32,476
Home Value
$74,800
Median Rent
$528
Median Age
52.70
Diversity Index
28.90
Low
Cost of Living
33.6
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.4%

About ZIP Code 72040

ZIP code 72040 in Des Arc, Arkansas is a unknown area with a population of 2,421. The median household income is $32,476, which is This is 57% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $74,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.3x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 33.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 52.70 years. Approximately 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Prairie, AR.

Population & Age

Total Population
2,421
Median Age
52.70
Male Population
1,183
48.9%
Female Population
1,238
51.1%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
28.90 Low
White
85.1%
Black or African American
8.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
6.6%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$32,476
Mean Household Income
$60,439
Per Capita Income
$28,087
Below Poverty Line
17.9%

This is 57% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$74,800
Median Rent
$528
Total Housing Units
1,245
Occupied Units
1,054
Vacant Units
191
15.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1975
Owner Occupied
64.8%
Renter Occupied
35.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 64.8% Renter 35.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 82.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
920
Employment Rate
95.7%
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
85.8%
Carpool
7.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.8%

Cost of Living Index

33.6
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 72040 is 66.4% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Prairie

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
72064 Hazen 2,781 $63,897
72041 De valls bluff 1,175 $53,125
72017 Biscoe 203 $91,731
72170 Ulm 174 $63,438

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 72040

ZIP code 72040 (Des arc, AR) has a total population of 2,421 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 52.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 72040 is $32,476 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 57% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 72040 is primarily located in Des arc, Arkansas (AR). It falls within Prairie County.

The median home value in ZIP code 72040 is $74,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $528.

The median age in ZIP code 72040 is 52.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 72040 has a cost of living index of 33.63 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 72040, 10.83% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.41% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 72040 is 4.35%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 1.84% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.