ZIP Code 72773

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Wesley · Madison County · Arkansas

Population
953

12/sq mi

Median income
$39,044

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$139,100

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.2%

Median age 42.8

Land area
80.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 72773 in Wesley, Arkansas has a population of 953. The median household income is $39,044, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $139,100, 50% below the US average. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72773 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 80.1 square miles in Wesley, Madison County, Arkansas. The area is home to 953 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 72773 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72773 sits at $39,044 (31% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,565. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $139,100 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,064 per month, and 62.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72773 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 72773 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 →

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 72773, Wesley, 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

953

Population

80.1

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72773?

42.8

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
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?

$39,044

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$26,565

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

602

Total Housing Units

521

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.8%
Renter 37.2%

$139,100

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,064

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 72773, employing approximately 73 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,643,000.

14

Businesses

73

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 35.7%

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 72773 vs 72727 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72727 Elkins, AR 5,658 7.9 mi
72738 Hindsville, AR 2,419 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72773 in?
ZIP code 72773 (Wesley) is located in Madison County, Arkansas. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72773?
ZIP code 72773 in Wesley, AR has a population of 953 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72773?
The median household income in ZIP 72773 is $39,044, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72773?
The median home value in ZIP 72773 is $139,100, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72773?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72773 is White at 86.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72773?
ZIP code 72773 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 73 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72773?
In ZIP code 72773, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 72773?
In ZIP code 72773, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Wesley, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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