72527 ZIP Code — Desha, AR

Independence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72527 is located in Desha, Arkansas, within Independence County. It covers approximately 3.84 square miles and serves a population of 491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72527

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,935. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 72527 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

491

population

3.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72527 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72527

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Desha	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72501 Batesville (4.6 mi) 72550 Locust Grove (5.3 mi) 72534 Floral (9.7 mi) 72568 Pleasant Plains (10.2 mi) 72571 Rosie (10.7 mi) 72523 Concord (11 mi) 72579 Sulphur Rock (14 mi) 72555 Marcella (14.8 mi) 72564 Oil Trough (15.4 mi) 72567 Pleasant Grove (15.8 mi) 72561 Mount Pleasant (16.2 mi) 72546 Ida (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	491
Population density	128 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	3.84 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.7297
Longitude	-91.6904
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	0.0%	52.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	81.9%	32.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	13.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	9.3%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

491

Population

128

People per sq mi

64.1

Median age

$67,935

Median household income

$32,162

Per capita income

$134,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

335

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	31	6.3%
18 and over	460	93.7%
65 and over	227	46.2%
Median age	64.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	491	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	52.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	81.9%	32.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	13.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	9.3%	2.4%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 22.4%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 32.4%

$75k–$100k 32.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	22.4%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	32.4%
$75k–$100k	32.4%
Median income	$67,935

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 47.8%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 39.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	31.6%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	24.9%
1960–1969	31.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	70.0%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	4.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.9%
Electricity	26.6%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Wood	14.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	121	41.7%
Cohabiting couple	19	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	71	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	79	27.2%
Households with children under 18	13	4.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	45.9%
Average household size	1.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	3.8%
Married	55.2%	55.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.1%
Divorced	12.6%	30.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	100.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 30.3%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Construction 13.9%

Professional & management 11.9%

Retail trade 9.4%

Wholesale trade 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.1%
Service	36.1%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.4%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	49.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	40.0%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	37.8%
65 and over	12.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	64.6%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	477	97.1%
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)	410	83.5%
Born in same state	410	83.5%
Born in different state	241	49.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	81	16.5%
Not a US citizen	81	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72527

What city is ZIP code 72527 in?

ZIP code 72527 is primarily assigned to Desha, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72527 in?

ZIP code 72527 falls within Independence County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72527 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 72527 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 72527 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 72527 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72527 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 72527 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72527?

20% of residents in ZIP code 72527 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72527 in?

ZIP code 72527 observes the CST timezone.