ZIP code 72040
Where is ZIP code 72040?
Des Arc, Arkansas
Prairie County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72040 belongs to Des Arc, Arkansas in Prairie County. 72040 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 501 and 870. About 2,421 people live in the 72040 area, where the median household income is $32,476. The closest ZIP codes are 72017 (Biscoe, 9.7 mi southeast), 72060 (Griffithville, 11.6 mi northwest) and 72066 (Hickory Plains, 12.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 72040 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Des Arc |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Prairie County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 501, 870 |
| Coordinates | 34.9751, -91.5113 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 720 |
Population and income in 72040
| Population | 2,421 · higher than 63% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 14 · lower than 69% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.7 years · higher than 80% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $32,476 · lower than 93% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,087 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $74,800 · lower than 89% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $528 a month |
| Housing units | 1,245 |
| Households | 1,054 (2.22 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 65% / 35% |
| Land area | 175.02 sq mi (plus 6.82 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72040. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72040
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72017 | Biscoe, AR | 9.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 72060 | Griffithville, AR | 11.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 72066 | Hickory Plains, AR | 12.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72064 | Hazen, AR | 13.7 mi S | Standard |
| 72059 | Gregory, AR | 15.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72041 | De Valls Bluff, AR | 15.9 mi S | Standard |
| 72036 | Cotton Plant, AR | 16.2 mi E | Standard |
| 72178 | West Point, AR | 16.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 72024 | Carlisle, AR | 18.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 72068 | Higginson, AR | 18.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 72052 | Garner, AR | 19 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72021 | Brinkley, AR | 19.5 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72040 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72040
123 MAIN ST
DES ARC AR 72040
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Childress, Four Mile Corner, Hayley, Little Dixie and Sand Hill: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72040-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72040?
- 72040 is a Des Arc, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72040 in?
- ZIP code 72040 is in Prairie County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72040 in?
- 72040 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72040?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72040 use area codes 501 and 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72040?
- About 2,421 people live in ZIP code 72040, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72040?
- The median household income in 72040 is $32,476 a year, lower than 93% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72040?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72040 are 72017 (Biscoe, 9.7 miles), 72060 (Griffithville, 11.6 miles), 72066 (Hickory Plains, 12.8 miles) and 72064 (Hazen, 13.7 miles).