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Desha County

Population: 11,395 · 7 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
11,395
People
Median age
41.6
Housing
Total households
4,610
Income
Median household income
$37,662
Housing
Total housing units
5,799
Employment
Employment rate
43.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
12.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.3%
County details
Local time 04:23:12(CT)
NameDesha
Total ZIP codes7total
ZIP codes (by type)
4 Standard3 PO Box
Area code870
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates33.8287519, -91.2441034
Land area741.2 sq miles(1,919.8 km²)

Map of Desha county, Arkansas with ZIP codes

Map of Desha County, Arkansas and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Desha County

Compare the largest cities in Desha County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Mc Gehee4,3021ZIPs
Dumas4,001$34,7871ZIPs
Arkansas City376$41,9001ZIPs
Watson185$30,1391ZIPs
Pickens931ZIPs
Rohwer431ZIPs
Snow Lake331ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Desha County

Review the most populated postal areas across Desha County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
71639Dumas$37,1735,603
71654Mc Gehee$41,6454,302
71674Watson$52,125587
71630Arkansas City$41,900398
71662Pickens93
71666Rohwer43
72379Snow Lake33

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS