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 Moderate-density area
- $87,869
- Median income Above-median income area
- $266,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72019 (Benton, AR) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.0 in 2023 to 191.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,466. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $266,900 (83% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 74.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,028.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saline County, so 72019 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 72019
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benton, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72019.
- Construction
Construction
97 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72019?
39.6
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
3.8%
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?
$87,869
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$41,466
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72019 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)
$87,869 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
11,817housing units
11,817
Total Housing Units
11,567
Occupied Units
250
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,900
Median Home Value
+83% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72015
Benton (72015)
27,307 residents
- 72019
Benton (72019)
23,346 residents
- 72087 2,051
Lonsdale (72087)
2,051 residents
- 72122 927
Paron (72122)
927 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72019 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72019 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72019
Benton (72019)
$87,869 median income
- 72015
Benton (72015)
$66,107 median income
- 72087
Lonsdale (72087)
$46,346 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72019, 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 (23,346 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 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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