City

Des Arc, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Prairie County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,432Population
💰$37,623Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂52.3Median Age
🏠$74,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 8.5%Other: 5%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Black8.5%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma53 (3.3%)
HS Graduate765 (47%)
Some College245 (15.1%)
Associates181 (11.1%)
Bachelors178 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree204 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 47%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad47.0%
Some College15.1%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.1%Renter: 35.9%Tenure
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,623 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$74,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$607/mo
Total Housing Units1,253
Vacant Units227

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Des Arc, AR

Des Arc is a city in Arkansas, located in Prairie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,432 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.3 years.

Economically, Des Arc is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,623 is well below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Des Arc is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $607 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Des Arc is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.8%).

Des Arc, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Des Arc
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72040 2,432 $37,623 $74,000 $607 3.1% 23.5% 64.1%