Vilonia, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72173
Faulkner County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,078
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,600
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vilonia pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72173 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72173 (Vilonia, AR) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.8 in 2023 to 215.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72173 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vilonia, Faulkner County, Arkansas, home to 9,078 residents across 248.0 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72173 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,600 (32% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,473. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $230,100 (58% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 84.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,272.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Faulkner County, so 72173 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 72173
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vilonia, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72173.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 12
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72173, Vilonia, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,078
Population
248.0
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72173?
37.0
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$74,600
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$32,473
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
34.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72173 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Vilonia, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,600 Top 16% higher than 84% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,793housing units
3,793
Total Housing Units
3,431
Occupied Units
362
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,100
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,272
Median Rent
2001
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72173 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 154 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 166 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 186 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 203 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 215 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 138 business establishments in ZIP 72173, employing approximately 786 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,264,000.
138
Businesses
786
Employees
$29.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 22.5% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 13.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72173 vs 72047 →
ZIP 72173 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72023
Cabot (72023)
35,026 residents
- 72173 9,078
Vilonia (72173)
9,078 residents
- 72111 1,362
Mount Vernon (72111)
1,362 residents
- 72047 969
Enola (72047)
969 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72173 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72173 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72023
Cabot (72023)
$76,931 median income
- 72173
Vilonia (72173)
$74,600 median income
- 72047
Enola (72047)
$61,944 median income
- 72111
Mount Vernon (72111)
$52,059 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72173 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72173, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,078 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72173 in?
ZIP code 72173 (Vilonia) is located in Faulkner County, Arkansas. Faulkner County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/faulkner-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72173?
ZIP code 72173 in Vilonia, AR has a population of 9,078 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72173?
The median household income in ZIP 72173 is $74,600, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72173?
The median home value in ZIP 72173 is $230,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72173?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72173 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72173?
ZIP code 72173 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 786 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72173?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72173 are: Construction (31), Retail trade (18), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72173?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72173 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72173?
In ZIP code 72173, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72173?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72173 is 34.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72173?
In ZIP code 72173, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72173?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72173 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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