Desha
Census-designated place in Independence County, Arkansas
Desha is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Independence County, Arkansas, with 715 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 328 ft (100 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Southside, 3.2 miles E.
- 715residents (2020 Census)
- 328 ftelevation · 100 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 315 / sq mipopulation density
- 72527ZIP code
About Desha
Desha is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 715.
Desha is located along Arkansas Highway 25, 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Batesville. Desha has a post office with ZIP code 72527.
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Living in Desha
- Median household income
- $68,403
- Median home value
- $117,600
- Median rent
- $632/mo
- Median age
- 60
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Desha had 715 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 715 |
|---|---|
| Density | 315 per sq mi (122 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Desha at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Independence County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 715 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.27 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7305° N, 91.6856° W |
| ZIP code | 72527 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0518580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Desha
- Southside3.2 mi E
- Batesville4.4 mi NE
- Salado5.8 mi SE
- Moorefield6.9 mi E
- Bethesda7.2 mi NW
- Sulphur Rock10.5 mi E
- Floral10.6 mi S
- Cushman10.7 mi NW
- Concord10.8 mi SW
- Magness11.6 mi E
- Pleasant Plains12.6 mi S
- Newark13.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Desha
What county is Desha in?
Desha is in Independence County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Desha, AR?
715 people lived in Desha at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Desha, AR?
The ZIP code of Desha is 72527.
What is the elevation of Desha?
328 feet (100 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Desha?
Southside (3.2 mi), Batesville (4.4 mi), Salado (5.8 mi), Moorefield (6.9 mi), Bethesda (7.2 mi).
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