72773 ZIP Code — Wesley, AR

Madison County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72773 is located in Wesley, Arkansas, within Madison County. It covers approximately 48.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,367 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72773

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,702. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72773 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,367

population

48.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72773 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72773

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72773. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wesley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72721 Combs (7 mi) 72727 Elkins (8.1 mi) 72760 Saint Paul (10.9 mi) 72701 Fayetteville (11.1 mi) 72959 Winslow (13 mi) 72703 Fayetteville (16.4 mi) 72776 Witter (16.4 mi) 72740 Huntsville (16.5 mi) 72752 Pettigrew (17 mi) 72738 Hindsville (17.5 mi) 72774 West Fork (18.3 mi) 72764 Springdale (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,367
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	48.58 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	35.9225
Longitude	-93.8941
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	49.2%	55.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	13.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,367

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$52,702

Median household income

$24,069

Per capita income

$132,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

493

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	403	29.5%
18 and over	964	70.5%
65 and over	160	11.7%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Two or more races 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,248	86.8%
Two or more races	119	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	70	4.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	55.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	13.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 21.3%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	21.3%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	29.0%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$52,702

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 41.7%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	39.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	37.6%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	2.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	25.8%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	48.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Wood	37.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	303	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	30	5.7%
Female householder, no spouse	194	36.8%
Households with children under 18	178	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	21.4%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	21.6%
Married	70.3%	58.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.3%
Divorced	5.8%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	16.3%
Kindergarten	33	7.3%
Elementary school	126	27.8%
High school	131	28.9%
College / grad school	90	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Manufacturing 27.1%

Construction 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 13.8%

Retail trade 11.7%

Information 3.4%

Professional & management 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	6.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	36.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,264	92.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,367	100.0%
Born in same state	1,367	100.0%
Born in different state	860	62.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	143	10.5%
Italian	121	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	41	3%
Norwegian	15	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72773

What city is ZIP code 72773 in?

ZIP code 72773 is primarily assigned to Wesley, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72773 in?

ZIP code 72773 falls within Madison County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72773?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72773?

The median home value in ZIP code 72773 is $132,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 72773?

ZIP code 72773 has an estimated population of 1,367 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72773?

The median household income in ZIP code 72773 is $52,702, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72773 in?

ZIP code 72773 observes the CST timezone.