72042 Zip Code Profile

72042 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in De Witt, Arkansas. Median household income here ($25,368) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $38,979/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 72042 is $29,172.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 72042 earn an average of $25,534/year. Women earn only $14,971/year.

2,410 people in 72042 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 72042? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.1 minutes.

The median age here is 41. There are 2,498 men and 2,663 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,134 people (out of the 5,161 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,122 homes, and 144 businesses every day. 28 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

72042 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 34 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Hiroshima, Japan!) and -91 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 195 feet above sea levell.

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• Arkansas County/North Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 5,161
• White Population: 4,300
• Black Population: 785
• Hispanic Population: 145
• Asian Population: 19
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 34
• Male Population: 2,498
• Female Population: 2,663
• Median Age: 41
• Median Age of Males: 39
• Median Age of Females: 42

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Arkansas
• County: Arkansas
• City: De Witt
• Longitude: -91.3
• Latitude: 34.3
• Elevation: 195 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 870

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,340
• Drive alone: 1,992
• Carpool: 279
• Public transit: 7
• Ride bikes or walk: 28


• Average commute time: 17.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 296
•    5 - 9: 726
•    10 - 14: 420
•    15 - 19: 274
•    20 - 24: 83
•    25 - 29: 77
•    30 - 34: 216
•    35 - 39: 23
•    40 - 44: 40
•    45 - 59: 53
•    60 - 89: 80
•    90 plus: 52

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $67,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $33,909
• Businesses: 140
• Employees: 1,986
• Annual Payroll: $59,780,000
• Average Family Income: $38,979
• Median Family Income: $25,368
• Average Income for Men: $25,534
• Average Income for Women: $14,971

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 17151.0
• Sr Senator: John Boozman (R)
• Jr Senator: Mark L. Pryor (D)
• US House Representative: Eric A. ?Rick? Crawford (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 001
• State FIPS Code: 05

• Arkansas County/South Farmers Market

View all schools in Dewitt

Primary Schools

Southside Elementary School

1718 S Grandview

Dewitt, AR 72042

(870) 946-4651

Middle Schools

Dewitt Middle School

301 North Jackson

Dewitt, AR 72042

(870) 946-3708

High Schools

Dewitt High School

1614 S Grandview

Dewitt, AR 72042

(870) 946-4661