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 High-density area
- $66,107
- Median income Near-median income area
- $180,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,318. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $180,300 (24% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 72.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,089.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saline County, so 72015 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
133 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 72015?
37.3
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,318
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72015 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Benton, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,107 Top 25% higher than 75% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,479housing units
12,479
Total Housing Units
11,688
Occupied Units
791
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,300
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72015
Benton (72015)
27,307 residents
- 72019
Benton (72019)
23,346 residents
- 72022
Bryant (72022)
14,270 residents
- 72011 4,074
Bauxite (72011)
4,074 residents
- 72167 1,719
Traskwood (72167)
1,719 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72015 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72015 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72167
Traskwood (72167)
$89,886 median income
- 72019
Benton (72019)
$87,869 median income
- 72011
Bauxite (72011)
$84,446 median income
- 72022
Bryant (72022)
$80,920 median income
- 72015
Benton (72015)
$66,107 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72015, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,307 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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