PlainZIP

Wilburn, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72179

Cleburne County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

450
7/sq mi
$68,571
Median income
$136,700
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilburn pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72179 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72179 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilburn, Cleburne County, Arkansas, home to just 450 residents across 60.8 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72179 reports a modest median household income of $68,571 (21% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,263. Poverty here runs at 3.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. Median home value sits at $136,700 (6% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is -. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cleburne County, so you can benchmark 72179 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 →

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 72179, Wilburn, 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

450

Population

60.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72179?

47.0

Median Age

35.6%

Male

64.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$68,571

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$25,263

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72179 ranks nationally

Wilburn, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,571 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

158

Total Housing Units

122

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

3.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$136,700

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 72179, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $414,000.

4

Businesses

11

Employees

$414K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72179 vs 72121 →

ZIP 72179 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 72179 ranks #7 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 72179 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 72179 ranks the highest of 6 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
72121 Pangburn, AR 2,704 5.1 mi
72581 Tumbling Shoals, AR 1,030 7.3 mi
72546 Ida, AR 181 7.1 mi
72523 Concord, AR 1,091 9.8 mi
72085 Letona, AR 220 9.8 mi
72543 Heber Springs, AR 12,535 8.3 mi
72530 Drasco, AR 1,987 9.6 mi
72534 Floral, AR 1,320 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cleburne County

72543 standard
Heber Springs, AR
Pop: 12,535
72131 standard
Quitman, AR
Pop: 4,631
72067 standard
Higden, AR
Pop: 2,726
72530 standard
Drasco, AR
Pop: 1,987
72523 standard
Concord, AR
Pop: 1,091
72581 standard
Tumbling Shoals, AR
Pop: 1,030

Related Areas

Cleburne County Wilburn, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72179 in? ▼
ZIP code 72179 (Wilburn) is located in Cleburne County, Arkansas. Cleburne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cleburne-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72179? ▼
ZIP code 72179 in Wilburn, AR has a population of 450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72179? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72179 is $68,571, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72179? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72179 is $136,700, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72179? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72179 is White at 98.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72179? ▼
ZIP code 72179 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72179? ▼
In ZIP code 72179, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72179? ▼
In ZIP code 72179, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72179? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72179 is 3.5% 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.