72179 ZIP Code, Wilburn, AR
72179 is a ZIP code in Wilburn, Arkansas in Cleburne County. It covers 19 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72121, 72581 and 72546. 399 people live here in 122 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $68,571, above the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 47.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wilburn, AR
- County: Cleburne County
- Land area: 19 sq mi
- Population: 399
- Median household income: $68,571
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 399 |
| Households | 122 |
| Median household income | $68,571 |
| Income per person | $25,263 |
| Median age | 47 |
| Homeowners | 87.7% |
| Median home value | $136,700 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 23.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% |
| Broadband internet | 84.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.8% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 7.4% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 52.5% |
| $75–100K | 23.8% |
| $100–150K | 12.3% |
| $150–200K | 3.3% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.5% |
| 10–19 | 20.6% |
| 20–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 9.3% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 27.8% |
| 55–64 | 6.5% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 7.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.8% |
| Owned outright | 32.9% |
| Rented | 9.5% |
| Vacant | 22.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 39.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 60.1% |
Businesses in 72179
4 business establishments with 11 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72121 — Pangburn city, AR (5.4 mi)
- 72581 — Tumbling Shoals CDP, AR (6.7 mi)
- 72546 — Tumbling Shoals CDP, AR (7.1 mi)
- 72543 — Heber Springs city, AR (7.9 mi)
- 72523 — Concord town, AR (9.1 mi)
- 72085 — Letona town, AR (9.3 mi)
- 72534 — Floral CDP, AR (9.7 mi)
- 72530 — Drasco CDP, AR (10 mi)
Areas that include 72179
- Wilburn, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Cleburne County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72179, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72179 in?
- 72179 is a Wilburn, AR mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Wilburn; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72179 in?
- 72179 is in Cleburne County.
- What is the population of 72179?
- About 399 people (±244), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 425.
- What is the median household income in 72179?
- $68,571 (±$19,696), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72179?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72179 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72179?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72121 (5.4 mi, Pangburn), 72581 (6.7 mi, Tumbling Shoals), 72546 (7.1 mi, Tumbling Shoals), 72543 (7.9 mi, Heber Springs), 72523 (9.1 mi, Concord) and 72085 (9.3 mi, Letona).
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