City

Desha, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Independence County  ·  Arkansas

👥674Population
💰$76,133Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$118,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓19.9%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
9%
18–24
12%
25–44
11%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads19.9% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (7.9%)
HS Graduate200 (45.1%)
Some College41 (9.3%)
Associates79 (17.8%)
Bachelors19 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree69 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 7.9%HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS7.9%
HS Grad45.1%
Some College9.3%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,133 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$118,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$613/mo
Total Housing Units401
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
54%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
51%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
29%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
50%
About Desha, AR

Desha is a city in Arkansas, located in Independence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 674 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Desha is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,133 is near the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Desha is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $613 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Desha is less-educated. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Desha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72527 674 $76,133 $118,000 $613 3.0% 19.9% 87.2%