City

Wesley, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,463Population
💰$56,133Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$140,400Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Other: 5.4%Race
White94.6%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
2%
25–44
27%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
HS Graduate385 (39.9%)
Some College197 (20.4%)
Associates190 (19.7%)
Bachelors35 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree159 (16.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
HS Grad39.9%
Some College20.4%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
48%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,133 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$140,400 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units631
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
17%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
61%
About Wesley, AR

Wesley is a city in Arkansas, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,463 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Wesley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,133 is below the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wesley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $736 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wesley is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.6%).

Wesley, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Wesley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72773 1,463 $56,133 $140,400 $736 6.6% 20.1% 80.4%