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Desha, AR
Census-designated place in Independence County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72527.
Population
679
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
300
ZIP codes
1
Desha and its ZIP codes
Desha at a glance
- Desha is about 5.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,403 a year, 13% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,600 (37% below Arkansas) and median rent is $632 a month.
Local data for Desha, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Desha, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,403
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$632/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
60.0
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (111), German Americans (78), Irish Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Independence County. PPP loans are for Desha.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,300
17,752 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$272M
FY 2026, $7,158 per person
How people get to work
Desha, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Desha, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Desha, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Desha
1 in or overlapping Desha. Population shown
Cities near Desha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SouthsideCity | 4.1 mi | 9.9 |
| BatesvilleCity | 4.7 mi | 11.6 |
| SaladoCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2 |
| MoorefieldTown | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| BethesdaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
| FloralCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Sulphur RockTown | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| ConcordTown | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| CushmanCity | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| MagnessTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Pleasant PlainsTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| NewarkCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Pleasant GroveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Oil TroughTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| DrascoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Cave CityCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Desha, AR in?
- Desha is in Independence County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Desha, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Desha include 72527.
- What is the population of Desha, AR?
- About 679 people live in Desha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Desha?
- Nearby places include Southside (4.1 mi), Batesville (4.7 mi), Salado (5.8 mi), Moorefield (7.1 mi), Bethesda (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023