ZIP code 72040: Des Arc, AR
72040 is a ZIP code in Des Arc, Arkansas, mainly in Prairie County. About 2,421 people live here.
- Population
- 2,421
- Median household income
- $32,476
- Typical home value
- $74,800ACS median value
- Median rent
- $528gross, per month
- Median age
- 52.7
- Homeowners
- 64.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 72040 details
| City | Des Arc |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Prairie County (also partly Woodruff County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 175 sq mi, plus 6.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 14 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 26.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 34.96967, -91.53280 |
Median rent in 72040 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $605/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $329/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $623/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 72040
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72060 | Griffithville, AR | 7.7 mi | 539 |
| 72017 | Biscoe, AR | 10.0 mi | 203 |
| 72066 | Hickory Plains, AR | 10.4 mi | 259 |
| 72064 | Hazen, AR | 12.9 mi | 2,781 |
| 72036 | Cotton Plant, AR | 15.0 mi | 598 |
| 72068 | Higginson, AR | 16.1 mi | 838 |
| 72041 | De Valls Bluff, AR | 16.7 mi | 1,175 |
| 72059 | Gregory, AR | 16.7 mi | 0 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 72040?
A typical home in ZIP code 72040 is worth about $74,800 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $32,476 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Arkansas average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $74,800 homeWhat can a $32,476 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 72040
What city is ZIP code 72040?
ZIP code 72040 is in Des Arc, AR, in Prairie County.
What county is ZIP code 72040 in?
72040 is mainly in Prairie County, Arkansas, and partly in Woodruff County.
What is the population of ZIP code 72040?
About 2,421 people live in ZIP code 72040, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 72040 in?
72040 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.