Bella Vista, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72715
Benton County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,051
- 204/sq mi High-density area
- $82,447
- Median income Near-median income area
- $290,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bella Vista pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 204
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72715 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 72715 (Bella Vista, AR) fell -3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 293.7 in 2023 to 284.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72715 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bella Vista, Benton County, Arkansas, home to 15,051 residents across 74.0 square miles, a density of 204 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72715 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,447 (46% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,912. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $290,900 (99% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 88.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,458.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Benton County, so 72715 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 72715
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bella Vista, AR
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$60,912
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72715 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Bella Vista, 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)
$82,447 Top 9% higher than 91% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
8,501housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72715 vs 72739 →
ZIP 72715 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72712
Bentonville (72712)
40,933 residents
- 72715 15,051
Bella Vista (72715)
15,051 residents
- 72714 11,880
Bella Vista (72714)
11,880 residents
- 72719 8,975
Centerton (72719)
8,975 residents
- 64856 4,251
Pineville (64856)
4,251 residents
- 64854 4,170
Noel (64854)
4,170 residents
- 72739 473
Hiwasse (72739)
473 residents
- 64847 437
Lanagan (64847)
437 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72715 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72715 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72719
Centerton (72719)
$113,542 median income
- 72712
Bentonville (72712)
$110,514 median income
- 72714
Bella Vista (72714)
$103,125 median income
- 72715
Bella Vista (72715)
$82,447 median income
- 64856
Pineville (64856)
$45,513 median income
- 64854 $44,490
Noel (64854)
$44,490 median income
- 64847 $37,273
Lanagan (64847)
$37,273 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72715 ranks #4 of 7 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 72715, 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 (15,051 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 72715 in?
ZIP code 72715 (Bella Vista) is located in Benton County, Arkansas. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72715?
ZIP code 72715 in Bella Vista, AR has a population of 15,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72715?
The median household income in ZIP 72715 is $82,447, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72715?
The median home value in ZIP 72715 is $290,900, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72715?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72715 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72715?
ZIP code 72715 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 1,015 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72715?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72715 are: Other services (except public administration) (24), Health care and social assistance (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (20). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72715?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72715 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 72715?
In ZIP code 72715, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% 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 72715?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72715 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72715?
In ZIP code 72715, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72715?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72715 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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