Zip code 72773: Wesley, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72773?

72773 is assigned to Wesley, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72773 in?

72773 is mostly in Madison County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72773?

About 1,381 people live in 72773, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72773?

The median household income in 72773 is $39,044.

Q: What zip codes are near 72773?

The closest zip codes to 72773 are 72735, 72727, 72738, 72740, 72776.

Residential delivery areaMadison CountyCentral Time

Population

1,381

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$139K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,064/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

49 sq mi

28 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72773

72773 is a rural zip code in Wesley, Arkansas (Madison County), covering 49 sq mi of land. About 1,381 people live here, or 28 per square mile. The median resident is 42.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $39,044 a year, about 48% of the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $139,100, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,064 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.8 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 72773 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers15.4%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%76th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate8.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%96th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy13.5%
83rd
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%341st of 545 in AR
Average commute31.8 min
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min103rd of 508 in AR
Residents 65 and older20.6%
77th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%241st of 550 in AR
Median age42.8
76th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5262nd of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers11.4%
72nd
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%236th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.457
68th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479176th of 542 in AR
Residents under 1823.8%
65th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%206th of 550 in AR
Uninsured rate7.7%
57th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%274th of 548 in AR
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%404th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate62.8%
37th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%460th of 545 in AR
Government workers11.9%
35th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%372nd of 549 in AR
Median gross rent$1,064
26th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $94749th of 395 in AR
Work from home8.5%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%160th of 549 in AR
Diversity index23
16th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2322nd of 550 in AR
Per capita income$26,565
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225337th of 550 in AR
Median home value$139,100
8th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000235th of 509 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher13.2%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%342nd of 549 in AR
Population density28/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi258th of 550 in AR
Median household income$39,044
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773414th of 495 in AR
Median earnings per worker$30,250
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934466th of 542 in AR
Population1,381
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391294th of 550 in AR
Broadband access76.2%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%400th of 545 in AR
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%537th of 545 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%484th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%478th of 498 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%427th of 549 in AR

Measure	72773	Madison	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Healthcare workers	15.4%	8.3%	10.5%	9.7%	96th	76th of 549
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.6%	5.3%	4.9%	5.2%	89th	96th of 549
Housing vacancy	13.5%	16.5%	13.5%	10.1%	83rd	341st of 545
Average commuteWeakness	31.8 min	32.2 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	82nd	103rd of 508
Residents 65 and older	20.6%	19.7%	17.6%	17.2%	77th	241st of 550
Median age	42.8	41.7	38.5	38.9	76th	262nd of 550
Self-employed workers	11.4%	22.6%	10.4%	10%	72nd	236th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)	0.457	0.441	0.479	0.483	68th	176th of 542
Residents under 18	23.8%	22.8%	23.1%	22%	65th	206th of 550
Uninsured rate	7.7%	12.6%	9%	8.4%	57th	274th of 548
Veterans	5.1%	9.2%	7.4%	6.2%	40th	404th of 550
Homeownership rate	62.8%	79.5%	66.4%	65.2%	37th	460th of 545
Government workers	11.9%	9%	15.2%	14.5%	35th	372nd of 549
Median gross rent	$1,064	$729	$947	$1,413	26th	49th of 395
Work from home	8.5%	8.8%	8.8%	15.1%	25th	160th of 549
Diversity index	23	47.6	51.2	61.4	16th	322nd of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,565	$29,672	$34,225	$44,673	11th	337th of 550
Median home value	$139,100	$178,100	$188,000	$332,700	8th	235th of 509
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.2%	12.9%	25.7%	35.7%	6th	342nd of 549
Population density	28/sq mi	21/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	258th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$39,044	$56,798	$60,773	$80,734	3rd	414th of 495
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,250	$38,091	$41,934	$49,666	3rd	466th of 542
Population	1,381	17,329	3,049,391	334,922,499	2nd	294th of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	76.2%	85.6%	86.7%	91%	2nd	400th of 545
Poverty rateStrength	0%	14.1%	16%	12.5%	1st	537th of 545
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.2%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	484th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	38%	44.8%	51.1%	1st	478th of 498
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	427th of 549

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

17%

45–54

12%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.8

Under 18

23.8%

65 and over

20.6%

Race and ethnicity

White87%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.4%
Other0%
Multiracial13%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

67.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 521
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 72.7%
Married couples: 55.9%
Living alone: 27.3%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72773

$39,044

Madison Co.

$56,798

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,565

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.457

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72773

$139,100

Madison Co.

$178,100

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72773

$1,064

Madison Co.

$729

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 602
Owner-occupied: 62.8%
Vacant: 13.5%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

25%

20–29

30–44

41%

45–59

19%

60+

Average commute

31.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

25%

Transportation and moving

18%

Healthcare

15%

Management

12%

Construction and repair

10%

Arts, media and sports

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Sales

0.9%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

33%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Education

11%

Retail

Construction

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Information

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$30,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72773	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$64,013	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$17,880	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$67,545	$49,199
Production and transportation	$28,689	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

44%

Some college

34%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Households with broadband: 76.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 48.6%
No internet access: 23.8%
Without health insurance: 7.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Wesley
State: Arkansas
County: Madison County
Center point: 36.0222° N, 93.8360° W
Land area: 49 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72773 spans 2 counties

Madison County97% of land
Washington County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Wesley (unincorporated)3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 72773

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72735	Goshen, AR · PO box	8.6 mi	—	—	—
72727	Elkins, AR	9.3 mi	6,703	$75,402	$214,400
72738	Hindsville, AR	10 mi	2,688	$86,296	$229,000
72740	Huntsville, AR	12 mi	10,179	$63,250	$194,900
72776	Witter, AR	12 mi	520	$21,607	—
72703	Fayetteville, AR	13 mi	35,896	$60,568	$391,000
72701	Fayetteville, AR	14 mi	49,835	$55,506	$355,300
72760	Saint Paul, AR	15 mi	300	$75,777	$181,800
72764	Springdale, AR	16 mi	58,719	$65,898	$249,800
72721	Combs, AR	17 mi	851	$60,306	$171,200
72742	Kingston, AR	18 mi	400	$91,094	$437,400
72702	Fayetteville, AR · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 72773

What city is zip code 72773?

72773 is assigned to Wesley, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72773 in?

72773 is mostly in Madison County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72773?

About 1,381 people live in 72773, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72773 in?

72773 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72773?

The median household income in 72773 is $39,044.

What zip codes are near 72773?

The closest zip codes to 72773 are 72735, 72727, 72738, 72740, 72776.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72773, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.