ZIP Code 72703
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Fayetteville · Washington County · Arkansas
- Population
- 28,261
- Median income
- $60,568
- Median home value
- $391,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.9%
- Land area
- 115.8 sq mi
244/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
▲ 41% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.5
Chicago
ZIP code 72703 in Fayetteville, Arkansas has a population of 28,261. The median household income is $60,568, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $391,000, 41% above the US average. 46.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72703 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.8 square miles in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. The area is home to 28,261 residents, producing a population density of 244 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72703 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72703 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $391,000 (168% above the state average) with median rent at $1,006 per month, and 38.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72703 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 72703 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 72703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,347
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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