PlainZIP

Fayetteville, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72703

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

28,261
244/sq mi
$60,568
Median income
$391,000
Median home value
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fayetteville pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
244
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72703 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72703 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, with 28,261 residents across 115.8 square miles, a density of 244 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72703 reports a modest median household income of $60,568 (7% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $46,347. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. Median home value sits at $391,000 (168% above the state average), median rent at $1,006 a month, and owner-occupancy at 38.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 72703 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 72703

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fayetteville, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72703.

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 72703, 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

28,261

Population

115.8

Area (sq mi)

244

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 72703?

32.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 72.3%
African American 5.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$60,568

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$46,347

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72703 ranks nationally

Fayetteville, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,568 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%

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

What does housing look like?

17,396

Total Housing Units

16,271

Occupied Units

1,125

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.0%
Renter 62.0%

$391,000

Median Home Value

+168% vs state

$1,006

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72703 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 190
2021 +12.4% 214
2022 +23.1% 263
2023 +9.5% 288
2024 +9.6% 316

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 1,571 business establishments in ZIP 72703, employing approximately 24,188 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,330,657,000.

1,571

Businesses

24,188

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 300 19.1%
Retail trade 224 14.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 205 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 178 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 120 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 118 7.5%
Finance and insurance 108 6.9%
Construction 85 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 3.4%
Wholesale trade 35 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 27 1.7%
Information 26 1.6%
Manufacturing 23 1.5%
Educational services 20 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 0.9%
Utilities 5 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 72703 vs 72764 →

ZIP 72703 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 72703 ranks #3 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 72703 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 72703 ranks #3 of 4 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
72764 Springdale, AR 50,230 4.4 mi
72701 Fayetteville, AR 39,782 9.2 mi
72745 Lowell, AR 11,376 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

72764 standard
Springdale, AR
Pop: 50,230
72701 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 39,782
72762 standard
Springdale, AR
Pop: 35,342
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 72703 in? ▼
ZIP code 72703 (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 72703? ▼
ZIP code 72703 in Fayetteville, AR has a population of 28,261 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72703? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72703 is $60,568, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72703? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72703 is $391,000, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72703? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72703 is White at 72.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72703? ▼
ZIP code 72703 has 1,571 business establishments employing approximately 24,188 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72703? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72703 are: Health care and social assistance (300), Retail trade (224), Professional, scientific, and technical services (205). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72703? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72703 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 72703? ▼
In ZIP code 72703, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% 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 72703? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72703 is 18.0 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 72703? ▼
In ZIP code 72703, approximately 38.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72703? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72703 is 17.7% 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.