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 High-density area
- $60,568
- Median income Below-median income area
- $391,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72703 (Fayetteville, AR) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 288.0 in 2023 to 315.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,347. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $391,000 (168% above the average Arkansas ZIP), with only 38.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,006.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 72703 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 72703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fayetteville, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72703.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
300 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
224 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
205 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
178 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
120 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72703?
32.5
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
6.6%
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?
$60,568
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$46,347
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72703 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Fayetteville, 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)
$60,568 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
17,396housing units
17,396
Total Housing Units
16,271
Occupied Units
1,125
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$391,000
Median Home Value
+168% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72764
Springdale (72764)
50,230 residents
- 72701
Fayetteville (72701)
39,782 residents
- 72703
Fayetteville (72703)
28,261 residents
- 72745 11,376
Lowell (72745)
11,376 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72703 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72745
Lowell (72745)
$91,207 median income
- 72764
Springdale (72764)
$65,898 median income
- 72703
Fayetteville (72703)
$60,568 median income
- 72701
Fayetteville (72701)
$55,506 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72703, 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 (28,261 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 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.
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