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Prairie County
De Valls Bluff, AR
72041
72041 ZIP Code — De Valls Bluff, AR
Prairie County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72041 is located in
De Valls Bluff ,
Arkansas ,
within Prairie County .
It covers approximately 105.00 square miles and serves a population of
1,130 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72041
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $35,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $42,841. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.
Overall, ZIP code 72041 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,130
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
117
Geography
Land area
105.00 sq mi
Water area
9.88 sq mi
Latitude
34.7069
Longitude
-91.5360
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.2%
54.3%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
44.6%
32.4%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
3.5%
10.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.8%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$42,841
Median household income
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 234 20.7% 18 and over 896 79.3% 65 and over 449 39.7% Median age 55.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
19.3%
Group Count % White 906 80.2% Black or African American 218 19.3% Two or more races 6 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.2%
54.3%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
44.6%
32.4%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
3.5%
10.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.8%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.3% $10k–$15k 8.3% $15k–$25k 17.8% $25k–$35k 11.6% $35k–$50k 8.5% $50k–$75k 26.4% $75k–$100k 8.0% $100k–$150k 5.7% $150k–$200k 4.7% $200k+ 0.6% Median income $42,841
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $35,000 Median rent / month $600 Owner occupied 80.3% Renter occupied 19.7% Vacant 23.3% Single-family detached 75.3% Large apartment buildings 0.1% Mobile homes 16.2% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.2% 2000–2009 3.9% 1990–1999 8.9% 1980–1989 17.8% 1970–1979 17.2% 1960–1969 21.1% 1950–1959 9.6% 1940–1949 2.9% 1939 or earlier 9.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.9% 1 bedroom 9.0% 2 bedrooms 42.8% 3 bedrooms 39.3% 4 bedrooms 6.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.2% 1 vehicle 55.0% 2 vehicles 20.9% 3 or more 15.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 21.8% Electricity 59.6% Propane / LP gas 9.3% Wood 5.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 159 30.2% Cohabiting couple 10 1.9% Male householder, no spouse 115 21.8% Female householder, no spouse 243 46.1% Households with children under 18 97 18.4% Households with seniors (65+) 353 67.0% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.1% 8.1% Married 43.5% 33.1% Separated 0.9% 2.2% Widowed 1.4% 19.8% Divorced 23.1% 36.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.7%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.5% Bachelor's or higher 16.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 5.1% Kindergarten 18 11.5% Elementary school 88 56.4% High school 23 14.7% College / grad school 19 12.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.2%
Professional & management
1.1%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.3% Service 1.6% Sales & office 32.4% Natural resources & construction 11.7% Production & transportation 33.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.9% Government 7.4% Self-employed 6.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.4% Carpool 7.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 2.5% Avg commute (minutes) 23.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.7%
Female-led households
25.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 68.3% Retirement income 17.8% Supplemental Security 5.7% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 19.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.5% High blood pressure 44.3% High cholesterol 39.1% Diabetes 14.2% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 31.2% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 11.1% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.5% Binge drinking 13.3% No physical activity 35.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 25.2% Fair or poor health 24.5% Poor mental health 17.3% Poor physical health 15.7% No health insurance 16.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 51.4% Cholesterol screening 88.0% Teeth loss 23.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 52 5.8%
Disability % Any disability 35.5% Under 18 9.8% 18–64 years 19.7% 65 and over 64.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.1% Public insurance 61.0% No insurance 11.6% Uninsured under 19 15.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,052 93.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,130 100.0% Born in same state 1,130 100.0% Born in different state 896 79.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 161 14.2% French 122 10.8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 31 2.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.6% Internet access 79.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72041
What city is ZIP code 72041 in?
ZIP code 72041 is primarily assigned to De Valls Bluff, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72041 in?
ZIP code 72041 falls within Prairie County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72041 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 72041 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 72041 have an older population?
40% of residents in ZIP code 72041 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 72041 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 72041 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72041?
The median home value in ZIP code 72041 is $35,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72041 in?
ZIP code 72041 observes the CST timezone.
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