ZIP Code 72753

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Prairie Grove · Washington County · Arkansas

Population
7,936

34/sq mi

Median income
$70,985

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$243,400

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.2%

Median age 33.2

Land area
232.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 72753 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas has a population of 7,936. The median household income is $70,985, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $243,400, 12% below the US average. 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72753 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 232.0 square miles in Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas. The area is home to 7,936 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72753 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72753 sits at $70,985 (25% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $32,042. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $243,400 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $944 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72753 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 72753 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 72753

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72753.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72753, Prairie Grove, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,936

Population

232.0

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72753?

33.2

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 72.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$70,985

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$32,042

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,994

Total Housing Units

3,796

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$243,400

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$944

Median Rent

1999

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72753 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 180
2021 +14.1% 206
2022 +24.0% 255
2023 -1.7% 251
2024 +6.8% 268

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 136 business establishments in ZIP 72753, employing approximately 1,064 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,272,000.

136

Businesses

1,064

Employees

$46.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 22.1%
Health care and social assistance 18 13.2%
Retail trade 15 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 12 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 10 7.3%
Manufacturing 8 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.2%
Wholesale trade 6 4.4%
Finance and insurance 6 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.9%

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 72753 vs 72744 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72744 Lincoln, AR 5,343 6.6 mi
72730 Farmington, AR 7,585 7.7 mi
72774 West Fork, AR 6,121 7.2 mi
72749 Morrow, AR 84 7.6 mi
72717 Canehill, AR 1,071 8.4 mi
72729 Evansville, AR 280 12.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72753 in?
ZIP code 72753 (Prairie Grove) 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 72753?
ZIP code 72753 in Prairie Grove, AR has a population of 7,936 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72753?
The median household income in ZIP 72753 is $70,985, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72753?
The median home value in ZIP 72753 is $243,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72753?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72753 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72753?
ZIP code 72753 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 1,064 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72753?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72753 are: Construction (30), Health care and social assistance (18), Retail trade (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72753?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72753 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 72753?
In ZIP code 72753, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 72753?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72753 is 28.5 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 72753?
In ZIP code 72753, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72753?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72753 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Prairie Grove, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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