72039 ZIP Code, Damascus, AR
72039 is a ZIP code in Damascus, Arkansas — mostly in Faulkner County (54% of its land), with smaller parts in Van Buren County. It covers 61 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72061, 72013 and 72058. 1,983 people live here in 774 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $63,667, close to the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Damascus, AR
- County: Faulkner County
- Land area: 61 sq mi
- Population: 1,983
- Median household income: $63,667
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,983 |
| Households | 774 |
| Median household income | $63,667 |
| Income per person | $32,675 |
| Median age | 44.8 |
| Homeowners | 78.9% |
| Median home value | $178,900 |
| Median rent | $1,094 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 36.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% |
| Broadband internet | 88.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.9% |
| $10–15K | 7.4% |
| $15–25K | 6.8% |
| $25–35K | 9.8% |
| $35–50K | 9.6% |
| $50–75K | 20.9% |
| $75–100K | 4.5% |
| $100–150K | 21.2% |
| $150–200K | 5.4% |
| $200K+ | 9.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.5% |
| 10–19 | 13.8% |
| 20–24 | 3.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.8% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 14.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65–74 | 13.0% |
| 75+ | 7.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.0% |
| Owned outright | 29.8% |
| Rented | 17.8% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.5% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.5% |
| 5–19 units | 1.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 23.2% |
Businesses in 72039
53 business establishments with 377 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 9
- Wholesale Trade: 7
- Retail Trade: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72061 — Guy city, AR (6.4 mi)
- 72013 — Bee Branch CDP, AR (7 mi)
- 72058 — Greenbrier city, AR (7.7 mi)
- 72027 — Center Ridge CDP, AR (10.3 mi)
- 72157 — Springfield CDP, AR (11.1 mi)
- 72131 — Quitman city, AR (12.1 mi)
- 72028 — Clinton city, AR (13.1 mi)
- 72181 (13.7 mi)
Areas that include 72039
- Damascus, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Twin Groves, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Faulkner County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Van Buren County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Faulkner County
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of households with children in Faulkner County
- No. 2 of 10: highest median age in Faulkner County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72039, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72039 in?
- 72039 is a Damascus, AR mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Twin Groves and 3% lies inside Damascus; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72039 in?
- 72039 is mostly in Faulkner County (54% of its land), with smaller parts in Van Buren County.
- What is the population of 72039?
- About 1,983 people (±341), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,254.
- What is the median household income in 72039?
- $63,667 (±$12,413), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72039?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72039 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72039?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72061 (6.4 mi, Guy), 72013 (7 mi, Bee Branch), 72058 (7.7 mi, Greenbrier), 72027 (10.3 mi, Center Ridge), 72157 (11.1 mi, Springfield) and 72131 (12.1 mi, Quitman).
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