72040 ZIP Code — Des Arc, AR

Prairie County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72040 is located in Des Arc, Arkansas, within Prairie County. It covers approximately 175.02 square miles and serves a population of 2,485 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72040

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $74,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $35,660. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72040 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,485

population

175.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72040 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72040

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Des Arc	Acceptable
Des Arc	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72017 Biscoe (9.6 mi) 72060 Griffithville (10 mi) 72064 Hazen (15.7 mi) 72068 Higginson (17 mi) 72036 Cotton Plant (18.1 mi) 72041 De Valls Bluff (18.3 mi) 72021 Brinkley (18.9 mi) 72082 Kensett (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,485
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	175.02 sq mi
Water area	6.82 sq mi
Latitude	34.9718
Longitude	-91.5190
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	54.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	32.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	10.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,485

Population

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$35,660

Median household income

$27,462

Per capita income

$74,300

Median home value

$612

Median monthly rent

67.1%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

943

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

35–44

208

45–54

238

55–59

105

102

60–64

117

116

65–74

134

191

75–84

220

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	362	14.6%
18 and over	2,123	85.4%
65 and over	697	28.0%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.4%

Black or African American 7.6%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,159	85.4%
Black or African American	193	7.6%
Two or more races	127	5%
Hispanic or Latino	44	1.7%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	54.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	32.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	10.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 19.7%

$25k–$35k 18.4%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	19.7%
$25k–$35k	18.4%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$35,660

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.7%

$50k–$100k 33.1%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,300
Median rent / month	$612
Owner occupied	67.1%
Renter occupied	32.9%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	18.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	25.9%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	42.3%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.6%
Electricity	60.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	427	40.3%
Cohabiting couple	3	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	252	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	378	35.7%
Households with children under 18	205	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	506	47.7%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	19.5%
Married	45.3%	41.1%
Separated	3.2%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	24.2%
Divorced	17.6%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 50.6%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	6.7%
Kindergarten	7	2.0%
Elementary school	100	28.0%
High school	142	39.8%
College / grad school	84	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Retail trade 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Other services 8.4%

Public administration 7.7%

Construction 6.3%

Professional & management 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	15.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 9.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	13.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	48.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.1%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,362	95.1%
Spanish	22	0.9%
Other Indo-European	22	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,479	99.8%
Born in same state	2,465	99.2%
Born in different state	1,963	79.0%
Foreign born	14	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	265	10.7%
French	226	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	204	8.2%
English	65	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72040

What city is ZIP code 72040 in?

ZIP code 72040 is primarily assigned to Des Arc, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72040 in?

ZIP code 72040 falls within Prairie County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72040 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 72040 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72040?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72040 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 72040 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72040?

The median home value in ZIP code 72040 is $74,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72040 in?

ZIP code 72040 observes the CST timezone.