PlainZIP

Canehill, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72717

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

1,071
9/sq mi
$73,011
Median income
$205,100
Median home value
43.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Canehill pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72717 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72717 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canehill, Washington County, Arkansas, home to just 1,071 residents across 115.2 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72717 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,011 (29% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,440. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.5%. Housing costs here run $205,100 for a typical home value (41% above the state average), with rent averaging $848 a month; 70.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 72717 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 72717, Canehill, 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

1,071

Population

115.2

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72717?

39.8

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

41.3%

Foreign-Born

White 51.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%

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?

$73,011

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$26,440

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72717 ranks nationally

Canehill, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,011 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.1%

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

What does housing look like?

460

Total Housing Units

423

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$205,100

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$848

Median Rent

1986

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 72717, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $412,000.

4

Businesses

10

Employees

$412K

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 72717 vs 72749 →

ZIP 72717 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 72717 ranks #3 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 72717 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 72717 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
72749 Morrow, AR 84 2.0 mi
72729 Evansville, AR 280 4.5 mi
72744 Lincoln, AR 5,343 8.6 mi
72948 Natural Dam, AR 518 9.4 mi
72753 Prairie Grove, AR 7,936 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

72764 standard
Springdale, AR
Pop: 50,230
72701 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 39,782
72762 standard
Springdale, AR
Pop: 35,342
72703 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 28,261
72704 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 21,336
72753 standard
Prairie Grove, AR
Pop: 7,936

Related Areas

Washington County Canehill, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72717 in? ▼
ZIP code 72717 (Canehill) is located in Washington County, Arkansas. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72717? ▼
ZIP code 72717 in Canehill, AR has a population of 1,071 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72717? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72717 is $73,011, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72717? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72717 is $205,100, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72717? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72717 is White at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72717? ▼
ZIP code 72717 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72717? ▼
In ZIP code 72717, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.1% 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 72717? ▼
In ZIP code 72717, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72717? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72717 is 8.7% 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.