72179 ZIP Code — Wilburn, AR

Cleburne County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72179 is located in Wilburn, Arkansas, within Cleburne County. It covers approximately 19.11 square miles and serves a population of 390 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72179

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 $86,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,234. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 72179 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

390

population

19.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72179 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72179

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72179. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilburn	Acceptable
Wilburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72121 Pangburn (5.5 mi) 72581 Tumbling Shoals (6.9 mi) 72546 Ida (7.6 mi) 72543 Heber Springs (8.5 mi) 72523 Concord (8.8 mi) 72545 Heber Springs (9.4 mi) 72534 Floral (9.9 mi) 72530 Drasco (10.3 mi) 72137 Rose Bud (13.3 mi) 72550 Locust Grove (15 mi) 72568 Pleasant Plains (15.6 mi) 72081 Judsonia (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	390
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	19.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.4956
Longitude	-91.8647
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	59.4%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	11.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

390

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$55,234

Median household income

$22,919

Per capita income

$86,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

14.7%

Unemployment

181

Housing units

1.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

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	89	22.8%
18 and over	301	77.2%
65 and over	103	26.4%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	388	99.5%
Black or African American	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	11.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 30.9%

$50k–$75k 43.2%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	30.9%
$50k–$75k	43.2%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
Median income	$55,234

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 46.1%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	32.2%
Single-family detached	55.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	33.7%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.0%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	37.4%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	68.3%
Propane / LP gas	22.3%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	39	28.1%
Households with children under 18	21	15.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	61.9%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.3%	18.4%
Married	45.5%	36.7%
Separated	9.1%	13.9%
Widowed	16.8%	24.7%
Divorced	15.4%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 22.3%

HS graduate 57.7%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 1.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	1.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	73	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 35.3%

Construction 24.1%

Education & healthcare 11.2%

Public administration 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Other services 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.2%
Service	29.3%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	29.3%
Government	37.1%
Self-employed	33.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.7%
Carpool	29.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.4

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.9%
Retirement income	46.0%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.6%
Under 18	18.0%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.4%
Public insurance	63.8%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	374	95.9%
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)	390	100.0%
Born in same state	390	100.0%
Born in different state	245	62.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	56	14.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	8.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72179

What city is ZIP code 72179 in?

ZIP code 72179 is primarily assigned to Wilburn, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72179 in?

ZIP code 72179 falls within Cleburne County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72179 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 72179 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72179 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 72179 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 72179 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 72179 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72179?

The median home value in ZIP code 72179 is $86,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72179 in?

ZIP code 72179 observes the CST timezone.