72173 ZIP Code — Vilonia, AR
Faulkner County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72173 is located in Vilonia, Arkansas, within Faulkner County. It covers approximately 94.93 square miles and serves a population of 10,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.
About ZIP code 72173
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $69,724.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
10,246
population
94.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72173 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72173
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72173. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Vilonia | Acceptable |
| Vilonia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72032 Conway (9.1 mi)
72045 El Paso (9.4 mi)
72047 Enola (9.5 mi)
72111 Mount Vernon (10.2 mi)
72058 Greenbrier (13 mi)
72076 Jacksonville (13.5 mi)
72035 Conway (13.8 mi)
72181 Wooster (14 mi)
72023 Cabot (14 mi)
72099 Little Rock Air Force Base (14.3 mi)
72136 Romance (14.4 mi)
72120 Sherwood (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,246 |
| Population density | 108 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 94.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.1035 |
| Longitude | -92.2174 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 501 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.8% | 47.4% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 29.0% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 19.9% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.7% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
10,246
Population
108
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$69,724
Median household income
$32,438
Per capita income
$183,000
Median home value
$599
Median monthly rent
89.2%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
3,640
Housing units
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
362
Under 5
365
320
5–9
323
337
10–14
341
347
15–19
350
282
20–24
284
617
25–34
623
780
35–44
788
730
45–54
737
385
55–59
389
400
60–64
403
287
65–74
289
227
75–84
230
25
85+
25
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,613 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 7,633 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,083 | 10.6% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.3%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Other race
0.8%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,703 | 93.3% |
| Two or more races | 353 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 150 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 80 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.8% | 47.4% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 29.0% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 19.9% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.7% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
7.4%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $69,724 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.7%
$50k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
18.6%
$200k–$300k
26.8%
$300k–$500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,000 |
| Median rent / month | $599 |
| Owner occupied | 89.2% |
| Renter occupied | 10.8% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
| Single-family detached | 79.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 18.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 65.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 44.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.2% |
| Electricity | 57.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.4% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,429 | 66.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 239 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 479 | 13.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 518 | 14.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,432 | 39.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 755 | 20.6% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| Married | 62.1% | 64.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 7.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
32.4%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 163 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 1.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,154 | 43.5% |
| High school | 561 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 740 | 27.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.6%
Retail trade
16.0%
Professional & management
11.4%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Construction
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Information
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 10.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.1% |
| Government | 17.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.3% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 3.0% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.3 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
11.0%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
26.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 27.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.1% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.6% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 58.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 811 | 10.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.6% |
| Under 18 | 11.6% |
| 18–64 years | 18.1% |
| 65 and over | 38.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.8% |
| Public insurance | 37.1% |
| No insurance | 2.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,519 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 71 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 39 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,093 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 10,012 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 5,985 | 58.4% |
| Foreign born | 81 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 153 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 115 | 75.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,264 | 12.3% |
| Arab | 995 | 9.7% |
| French | 994 | 9.7% |
| English | 133 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 103 | 1% |
| Polish | 72 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 30 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.8% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72173
What city is ZIP code 72173 in?
ZIP code 72173 is primarily assigned to Vilonia, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72173 in?
ZIP code 72173 falls within Faulkner County, Arkansas.
Is ZIP code 72173 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 72173 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 72173 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 72173 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72173?
The median home value in ZIP code 72173 is $183,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 72173?
ZIP code 72173 has an estimated population of 10,246 residents, with a density of 108 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 72173 in?
ZIP code 72173 observes the CST timezone.