PlainZIP

Fayetteville, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72701

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

39,782
121/sq mi
$55,506
Median income
$355,300
Median home value
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fayetteville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
121
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, with 39,782 residents across 328.0 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72701 reports a modest median household income of $55,506 (2% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $31,202. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $355,300 (144% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,040 monthly, and 43.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 72701 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 72701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fayetteville, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72701.

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 72701, Fayetteville, 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

39,782

Population

328.0

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72701?

24.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 72.5%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$55,506

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$31,202

Per Capita Income

27.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72701 ranks nationally

Fayetteville, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,506 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%

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

What does housing look like?

20,729

Total Housing Units

17,965

Occupied Units

2,764

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.4%
Renter 56.6%

$355,300

Median Home Value

+144% vs state

$1,040

Median Rent

1993

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

318

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+218%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72701 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 199
2021 +14.4% 228
2022 +20.3% 274
2023 +12.4% 308
2024 +3.3% 318

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 1,243 business establishments in ZIP 72701, employing approximately 16,284 people with a combined annual payroll of $720,916,000.

1,243

Businesses

16,284

Employees

$720.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 217 17.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 198 15.9%
Retail trade 143 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 119 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 116 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 106 8.5%
Construction 91 7.3%
Finance and insurance 50 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 3.5%
Wholesale trade 37 3.0%
Manufacturing 35 2.8%
Information 25 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 1.7%
Educational services 16 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.2%
Utilities 4 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%

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 72701 vs 72703 →

ZIP 72701 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 72701 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 72701 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 72701 ranks #3 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
72703 Fayetteville, AR 28,261 9.2 mi
72774 West Fork, AR 6,121 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

72764 standard
Springdale, AR
Pop: 50,230
72762 standard
Springdale, AR
Pop: 35,342
72703 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 28,261
72704 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 21,336
72753 standard
Prairie Grove, AR
Pop: 7,936
72730 standard
Farmington, AR
Pop: 7,585

Related Areas

Washington County Fayetteville, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72701 in? ▼
ZIP code 72701 (Fayetteville) is located in Washington County, Arkansas. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72701? ▼
ZIP code 72701 in Fayetteville, AR has a population of 39,782 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72701 is $55,506, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72701 is $355,300, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72701 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72701? ▼
ZIP code 72701 has 1,243 business establishments employing approximately 16,284 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72701 are: Accommodation and food services (217), Professional, scientific, and technical services (198), Retail trade (143). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72701 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 72701? ▼
In ZIP code 72701, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% 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 72701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72701 is 19.4 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 72701? ▼
In ZIP code 72701, approximately 43.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72701 is 27.2% 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.