ZIP Code 72715
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Bella Vista · Benton County · Arkansas
- Population
- 15,051
- Median income
- $82,447
- Median home value
- $290,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.6%
- Land area
- 74.0 sq mi
204/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 57.6
Chicago
ZIP code 72715 in Bella Vista, Arkansas has a population of 15,051. The median household income is $82,447, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $290,900, 5% above the US average. 41.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72715 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.0 square miles in Bella Vista, Benton County, Arkansas. The area is home to 15,051 residents, producing a population density of 204 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 72715 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72715 sits at $82,447 (46% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $60,912. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $290,900 (99% above the state average) with median rent at $1,458 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72715 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Benton County, so you can benchmark 72715 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 72715
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72715.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 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 72715, Bella Vista, 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
15,051
Population
74.0
Area (sq mi)
204
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72715?
57.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
3.1%
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?
$82,447
Median Household Income
+46% vs state
$60,912
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 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?
8,501
Total Housing Units
7,922
Occupied Units
579
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,900
Median Home Value
+99% vs state
$1,458
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
-3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72715 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.7% | 176 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 204 |
| 2022 | +33.9% | 273 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 294 |
| 2024 | -3.2% | 284 |
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 153 business establishments in ZIP 72715, employing approximately 1,015 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,955,000.
153
Businesses
1,015
Employees
$39.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 15.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 15.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 16 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.0% |
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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