PlainZIP

Benton, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72019

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

23,346
55/sq mi
$87,869
Median income
$266,900
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72019 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72019 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, with 23,346 residents across 426.0 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72019 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $266,900 for a typical home value (83% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,028 a month; 74.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Saline County, letting you compare 72019 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 72019

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benton, AR

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,346

Population

426.0

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 72019 ranks nationally

Benton, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,869 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 72019 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 72019 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72019 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 72019 ranks the highest of 3 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
72087 Lonsdale, AR 2,051 8.5 mi
72122 Paron, AR 927 11.3 mi
72015 Benton, AR 27,307 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Saline County

72015 standard
Benton, AR
Pop: 27,307
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 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.

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