NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 72173

AR · Population: 10,246

B+
70/100
42
C
Safety
86
A
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 72173

Zip code 72173 is located in Arkansas and is home to approximately 10,246 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $69,724 and home values around $183,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.6%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$69,724
Home Value
$183,000
Rent
$599/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
28.3%
Unemployment
3.6%
Owner-Occupied
89.2%
Rent Burden
10.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).