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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
$74,600
Median income
$230,100
Median home value
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $32,473. Local economic indicators show a 11.0% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $230,100 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $1,272 per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Faulkner County, so you can benchmark 72173 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 72173?

37.0

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

$32,473

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72173 ranks nationally

Vilonia, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,600 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,793

Total Housing Units

3,431

Occupied Units

362

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$230,100

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72173 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72173 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72047 Enola, AR 969 8.6 mi
72111 Mount Vernon, AR 1,362 10.3 mi
72023 Cabot, AR 35,026 13.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Faulkner County

72034 standard
Conway, AR
Pop: 44,723
72032 standard
Conway, AR
Pop: 31,436
72058 standard
Greenbrier, AR
Pop: 15,911
72106 standard
Mayflower, AR
Pop: 5,376
72039 standard
Damascus, AR
Pop: 2,131
72111 standard
Mount Vernon, AR
Pop: 1,362

Related Areas

Faulkner County Vilonia, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.