72717 ZIP Code — Canehill, AR

Washington County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72717 is located in Canehill, Arkansas, within Washington County. It covers approximately 43.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72717

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $60,721. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.

1,183

population

43.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72717 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72717

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72717. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canehill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72749 Morrow (2.3 mi) 72729 Evansville (3.1 mi) 72753 Prairie Grove (8.6 mi) 72948 Natural Dam (9 mi) 72744 Lincoln (9.3 mi) 72774 West Fork (12.6 mi) 74960 Stilwell (12.8 mi) 72769 Summers (13.1 mi) 72934 Chester (14.3 mi) 72955 Uniontown (16.2 mi) 72932 Cedarville (16.5 mi) 72730 Farmington (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,183
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	43.45 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	35.8362
Longitude	-94.4352
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	46.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	18.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,183

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$60,721

Median household income

$26,613

Per capita income

$170,400

Median home value

$774

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

373

Housing units

31.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

141

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	192	16.2%
18 and over	991	83.8%
65 and over	245	20.7%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.3%

Two or more races 30%

Hispanic or Latino 25.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	701	44.3%
Two or more races	475	30%
Hispanic or Latino	399	25.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	46.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	18.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 27.2%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 26.5%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	27.2%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	26.5%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
Median income	$60,721

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,400
Median rent / month	$774
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	54.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	28.6%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	44.4%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	40.8%
2 vehicles	20.6%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	50.1%
Propane / LP gas	30.1%
Wood	19.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	311	66.0%
Cohabiting couple	43	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	30	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	87	18.5%
Households with children under 18	183	38.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	31.8%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.9%	4.4%
Married	74.6%	60.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	2.2%	17.3%
Divorced	11.2%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 31.0%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	29.3%
High school	22	29.3%
College / grad school	31	41.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Manufacturing 24.5%

Agriculture & mining 21.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Retail trade 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Construction 3.6%

Other services 2.0%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.6%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	3.8%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	31.1%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	12.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,035	87.5%
Spanish	245	23.7%
Other Indo-European	235	22.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	822	69.5%
Born in same state	822	69.5%
Born in different state	499	42.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	361	30.5%
Not a US citizen	32	8.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	98	8.3%
Italian	87	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	83	7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	93.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72717

What city is ZIP code 72717 in?

ZIP code 72717 is primarily assigned to Canehill, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72717 in?

ZIP code 72717 falls within Washington County, Arkansas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 72717?

Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 72717 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 72717 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 72717 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72717?

The median home value in ZIP code 72717 is $170,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 72717?

ZIP code 72717 has an estimated population of 1,183 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72717 in?

ZIP code 72717 observes the CST timezone.