ZIP Code 72019

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Benton · Saline County · Arkansas

Population
23,346

55/sq mi

Median income
$87,869

▲ 15% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$266,900

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.6%

Median age 39.6

Land area
426.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 72019 in Benton, Arkansas has a population of 23,346. The median household income is $87,869, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $266,900, 4% below the US average. 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72019 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 426.0 square miles in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. The area is home to 23,346 residents, producing a population density of 55 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72019 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72019 sits at $87,869 (55% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $41,466. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $266,900 (83% above the state average) with median rent at $1,028 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72019 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saline County, so you can benchmark 72019 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 72019

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72019.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72019, Benton, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,346

Population

426.0

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72019?

39.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$87,869

Median Household Income

+55% vs state

$41,466

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,817

Total Housing Units

11,567

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$266,900

Median Home Value

+83% vs state

$1,028

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

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

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72019 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 140
2021 +10.6% 155
2022 +11.1% 172
2023 +8.7% 187
2024 +2.5% 192

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 537 business establishments in ZIP 72019, employing approximately 4,541 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,029,000.

537

Businesses

4,541

Employees

$162.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 97 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 89 16.6%
Retail trade 71 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 49 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 41 7.6%
Finance and insurance 30 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 4.7%
Wholesale trade 15 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.5%
Manufacturing 7 1.3%
Information 5 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.7%

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 72019 vs 72087 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72087 Lonsdale, AR 2,051 8.5 mi
72122 Paron, AR 927 11.3 mi
72015 Benton, AR 27,307 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72019 in?
ZIP code 72019 (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 72019?
ZIP code 72019 in Benton, AR has a population of 23,346 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72019?
The median household income in ZIP 72019 is $87,869, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72019?
The median home value in ZIP 72019 is $266,900, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72019?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72019 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72019?
ZIP code 72019 has 537 business establishments employing approximately 4,541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72019?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72019 are: Construction (97), Health care and social assistance (89), Retail trade (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72019?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72019 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 72019?
In ZIP code 72019, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 72019?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72019 is 24.8 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 72019?
In ZIP code 72019, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72019?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72019 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Benton, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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