72179 ZIP Code – Wilburn, Arkansas
Located in Wilburn, Arkansas, ZIP code 72179 is a very small ZIP code within Cleburne County with a population of approximately 390 residents. At $55,234, the median household income here runs near the Arkansas average and below the U.S. average. At $86,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 87.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 44% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 13.1%, well above the national average. An estimated 4.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 1.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 41.5, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 72121, 72581, 72546.
ZIP Code 72179 Data
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ZIP 72179 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72179 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 390 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $86k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1.5% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72121 – Pangburn
- 72581 – Tumbling Shoals
- 72546 – Ida
- 72543 – Heber Springs
- 72085 – Letona
- 72530 – Drasco
- 72534 – Floral
- 72523 – Concord
- 72081 – Judsonia
- 72137 – Rose Bud
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72121 | PANGBURN | 2,753 | $37,652 |
| 72581 | TUMBLING SHOALS | 957 | $37,368 |
| 72546 | IDA | 26 | Not provided |
| 72543 | HEBER SPRINGS | 12,773 | $58,182 |
| 72085 | LETONA | 232 | $57,500 |