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ZIP Code 72501
Desha, AR, Independence County
Population
26,218
Land area
304.1sq mi
People per sq mi
86
City
Desha
ZIP 72501 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 72501 at a glance
- ZIP 72501 (Desha) is 47% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,829 a year, 13% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,900 (21% below Arkansas) and median rent is $862 a month.
Local data for ZIP 72501
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 72501, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,829
Poverty rate
22.2%
Median home value
$147,900
Prices -0.6% in a year
Median rent
$862/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
17.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
687
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
14,532
$741M annual payroll
PPP loans
$51.69M
803 loans
Campaign donations
$109K
11% D, 43% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 72501, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 72501, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 72501
ZIP codes near 72501
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 72527Desha | 3.3 mi | 3.8 |
| 72550Concord | 7.7 mi | 47.9 |
| 72526Cushman | 8.2 mi | 7.8 |
| 72555Pleasant Grove | 11 mi | 12.8 |
| 72523Concord | 12 mi | 41.6 |
| 72522Sulphur Rock | 13 mi | 9.8 |
| 72561Mount Pleasant | 13 mi | 50.7 |
| 72567Pleasant Grove | 13 mi | 13.3 |
| 72553Magness | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| 72571Oil Trough | 13 mi | 18 |
| 72521Cave City | 14 mi | 118.7 |
| 72534Floral | 14 mi | 65.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 72501?
- ZIP code 72501 is in Desha, AR (Independence County).
- What county is ZIP code 72501 in?
- ZIP code 72501 is mostly in Independence County, Arkansas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 72501?
- About 26,218 people live in the 72501 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.