PlainZIP

Benton, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72015

Saline County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,307
129/sq mi
$66,107
Median income
$180,300
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Benton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
129
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72015 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, with 27,307 residents across 212.2 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72015 reports a modest median household income of $66,107 (17% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $34,318. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. Median home value sits at $180,300 (24% above the state average), median rent at $1,089 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Saline County, letting you compare 72015 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 72015

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benton, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72015.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72015, Benton, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

27,307

Population

212.2

Area (sq mi)

129

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72015?

37.3

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 80.9%
African American 11.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,107

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$34,318

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72015 ranks nationally

Benton, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,107 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,479

Total Housing Units

11,688

Occupied Units

791

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.6%
Renter 27.4%

$180,300

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,089

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72015 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 148
2021 +8.8% 161
2022 +16.2% 187
2023 +13.2% 212
2024 -0.3% 211

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 731 business establishments in ZIP 72015, employing approximately 9,897 people with a combined annual payroll of $419,187,000.

731

Businesses

9,897

Employees

$419.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 133 18.2%
Health care and social assistance 99 13.5%
Construction 78 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 73 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 56 7.7%
Finance and insurance 46 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 5.5%
Manufacturing 34 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 4.4%
Wholesale trade 27 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.6%
Information 11 1.5%
Educational services 7 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.7%
Utilities 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72015 vs 72167 →

ZIP 72015 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72015 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72015 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72015 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72167 Traskwood, AR 1,719 6.2 mi
72011 Bauxite, AR 4,074 6.8 mi
72022 Bryant, AR 14,270 9.6 mi
72019 Benton, AR 23,346 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Saline County

72019 standard
Benton, AR
Pop: 23,346
72022 standard
Bryant, AR
Pop: 14,270
72002 standard
Alexander, AR
Pop: 14,134
72103 standard
Mabelvale, AR
Pop: 13,078
72065 standard
Hensley, AR
Pop: 5,207
72011 standard
Bauxite, AR
Pop: 4,074

Related Areas

Saline County Benton, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72015 in? ▼
ZIP code 72015 (Benton) is located in Saline County, Arkansas. Saline County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saline-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72015? ▼
ZIP code 72015 in Benton, AR has a population of 27,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72015? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72015 is $66,107, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72015? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72015 is $180,300, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72015? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72015 is White at 80.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72015? ▼
ZIP code 72015 has 731 business establishments employing approximately 9,897 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72015? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72015 are: Retail trade (133), Health care and social assistance (99), Construction (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72015? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72015 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72015? ▼
In ZIP code 72015, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72015? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72015 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72015? ▼
In ZIP code 72015, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72015? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72015 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.