72039 ZIP Code — Damascus, AR

Van Buren County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72039 is located in Damascus, Arkansas, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 61.14 square miles and serves a population of 2,213 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72039

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($53,542) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72039 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,213

population

61.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Damascus	Acceptable
Damascus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72058 Greenbrier (5.3 mi) 72061 Guy (7.4 mi) 72013 Bee Branch (8.4 mi) 72157 Springfield (8.7 mi) 72181 Wooster (10.3 mi) 72027 Center Ridge (10.5 mi) 72047 Enola (11.8 mi) 72127 Plumerville (14.6 mi) 72131 Quitman (15.2 mi) 72156 Solgohachia (15.2 mi) 72035 Conway (16.4 mi) 72111 Mount Vernon (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,213
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	61.14 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	35.3103
Longitude	-92.4180
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	56.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	30.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	10.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	8.2%	2.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,213

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$53,542

Median household income

$30,396

Per capita income

$122,100

Median home value

$941

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

828

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

5–9

10–14

120

15–19

20–24

104

25–34

162

35–44

131

120

45–54

128

55–59

103

60–64

138

65–74

112

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	539	24.4%
18 and over	1,674	75.6%
65 and over	464	21.0%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Black or African American 11.4%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,867	84.1%
Black or African American	253	11.4%
Two or more races	92	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	56.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	30.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	10.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	8.2%	2.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$53,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,100
Median rent / month	$941
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	13.3%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	64.6%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.5%
Electricity	46.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	525	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	31	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	139	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	123	15.0%
Households with children under 18	231	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	338	41.3%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	15.8%
Married	54.9%	63.5%
Separated	0.2%	1.6%
Widowed	2.3%	7.8%
Divorced	16.8%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.5%
Kindergarten	41	7.6%
Elementary school	218	40.2%
High school	158	29.2%
College / grad school	117	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Other services 7.2%

Retail trade 7.1%

Professional & management 6.9%

Public administration 6.2%

Construction 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Information 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	9.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 22.5%

Under 18 years 32.0%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.8%
Retirement income	35.0%
Supplemental Security	21.0%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	54.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,079	93.9%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,213	100.0%
Born in same state	2,206	99.7%
Born in different state	1,736	78.4%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	304	13.7%
French	246	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	205	9.3%
German	16	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	85.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72039

What city is ZIP code 72039 in?

ZIP code 72039 is primarily assigned to Damascus, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72039 in?

ZIP code 72039 falls within Van Buren County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72039?

23% of residents in ZIP code 72039 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72039 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 72039 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72039 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 72039 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72039?

The median home value in ZIP code 72039 is $122,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 72039 in?

ZIP code 72039 observes the CST timezone.