ZIP Code 72040 Demographics & Data

Des Arc, AR (ZIP Code 72040) Profile

Arkansas

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 72040

The U.S. ZIP Code 72040 is associated with Des Arc, AR in Prairie County. Approximately 16.1% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $27,882. Approximately 8% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $43,511. The median age in ZIP Code 72040 is approximately 49.6 years, and 28.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 2,719.

Population in 72040

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 72040 is 2,719.

Des Arc, AR

The 72040 ZIP Code is associated with Des Arc, AR in Prairie County.

Area Codes associated with 72040

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 72040 include 870.

Sunrise / Sunset in 72040

Sunrise: 6:10 am
Sunset: 7:54 pm
Sunrise in 72040 6:10 am
Sunrise in 72040 7:54 pm

Weather forecast for 72040

Tonight's forecast for 72040: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 72040

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 72040 Fair

Internet in 72040

In ZIP Code 72040, about 82.4% of households have a computer, while 61.1% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 72040

The gender split in ZIP Code 72040 is an estimated 47.4% male and approximately 52.6% female.

Health Insurance in 72040

Approximately 11.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 72040 (Des Arc, AR) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 72040

The median household income in ZIP Code 72040 is $43,511, while the region's mean household income is $63,260. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,882. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72040 of $27,882 is approximately 4.91% more than the per capita income in Arkansas overall of $26,577. An estimated 8.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 11.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.9% of the population in 72040 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.5% of 72040 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 72040. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 72040

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 15.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 11.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.5%
$200,000 or more per year 2.9%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 72040

Residents of ZIP Code 72040 are older than average. The median age of 49.6 years in ZIP Code 72040 is approximately 30.18% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.1% of the population in 72040 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 72040 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 72040. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 72040

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.1%
5 to 9 years 3.1%
10 to 14 years 4.3%
15 to 19 years 4.9%
20 to 24 years 5.8%
25 to 34 years 11.8%
35 to 44 years 7.0%
45 to 54 years 18.1%
55 to 59 years 8.0%
60 to 64 years 7.1%
65 to 74 years 11.7%
75 to 84 years 9.5%
85 years and over 2.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 72040 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 72040. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 72040

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 72040 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72040 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 72040 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 72040

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 72040. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 72040. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 72040

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 72040

In ZIP Code 72040, 88.3% of the population graduated high school, while 16.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.0% in this Prairie County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 72040

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 46.0%
Some college, no degree 17.9%
Associate's degree 8.3%
Bachelor's degree 11.5%
Graduate or professional degree 4.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 72040. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 72040

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72040, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 1.9% of 72040 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72040 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.0%), followed by Black or African American (7.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 72040. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 72040

Industry Percent
White 93.0%
Black or African American 7.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 72040

In ZIP Code 72040, 99.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Prairie County region.

Language Spoken in 72040

Language Spoken Percent
English only 99.4%
Spanish 0.3%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 72040. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 72040

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 72040, an estimated 21.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Prairie County region.

Age of Housing in 72040

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 18.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 6.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 21.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 72040. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 72040 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 72040 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.25 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.43% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.33% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 72040. This visualizes electricity rates in 72040 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 72040

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 72040 9.65¢/kWh 7.73¢/kWh 6.3¢/kWh
Arkansas 11.6¢/kWh 10.16¢/kWh 6.18¢/kWh
United States 16.44¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh 8.23¢/kWh

Solar Power in 72040

Month ZIP Code 72040 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.16 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.7 3 6.31
Mar 5.15 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.29 5.13 7.3
May 5.53 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.97 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.98 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.15 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.12 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.26 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.68 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.04 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 72040. This visualizes solar power levels in 72040 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 72040

In 72040, 55.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.2 minutes. Approximately 29.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72040 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.5% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 72040 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 72040. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 72040

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 10.5%
Construction 7.3%
Manufacturing 8.0%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Retail trade 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.0%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 29.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 2.8%
Other services, except public administration 8.3%
Public administration 5.4%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.