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ZIP Code 72527
Desha, AR, Independence County
Population
636
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
166
City
Desha
ZIP 72527 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 72527 at a glance
- ZIP 72527 (Desha) is about 2.8 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,917 a year, 20% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,500 (40% below Arkansas).
Local data for ZIP 72527
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 72527, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,917
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$112,500
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
58.9
Average commute
18.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
3
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
13
$596K annual payroll
PPP loans
$160K
9 loans
Campaign donations
$200
100% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 72527, 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 72527, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 72527
ZIP codes near 72527
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 72501Desha | 3.3 mi | 304.1 |
| 72550Concord | 6.5 mi | 47.9 |
| 72523Concord | 9.7 mi | 41.6 |
| 72571Oil Trough | 11 mi | 18 |
| 72526Cushman | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| 72534Floral | 11 mi | 65.8 |
| 72553Magness | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| 72555Pleasant Grove | 12 mi | 12.8 |
| 72568Pleasant Plains | 12 mi | 48.6 |
| 72522Sulphur Rock | 13 mi | 9.8 |
| 72567Pleasant Grove | 15 mi | 13.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 72527?
- ZIP code 72527 is in Desha, AR (Independence County).
- What county is ZIP code 72527 in?
- ZIP code 72527 is mostly in Independence County, Arkansas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 72527?
- About 636 people live in the 72527 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.