Cave Springs, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72718
Benton County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,465
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $127,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $439,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cave Springs pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72718 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72718 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cave Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, home to just 1,465 residents across 16.9 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72718 skews affluent, with a median household income of $127,250 (125% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,188. The poverty rate is 1.9%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $439,400 (201% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 92.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,238.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Benton County, so 72718 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 72718
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cave Springs, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72718.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 72718, Cave Springs, 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
1,465
Population
16.9
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72718?
34.3
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
2.9%
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?
$127,250
Median Household Income
+125% vs state ZIP avg
$50,188
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72718 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Cave Springs, 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)
$127,250 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
1,942housing units
1,942
Total Housing Units
1,791
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
3.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$439,400
Median Home Value
+201% vs state ZIP avg
$2,238
Median Rent
2012
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 92 business establishments in ZIP 72718, employing approximately 372 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,349,000.
92
Businesses
372
Employees
$17.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 18.5% |
| Construction | 14 | 15.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 12.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 72718 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
- 72762
Springdale (72762)
35,342 residents
- 72758
Rogers (72758)
33,487 residents
- 72745 11,376
Lowell (72745)
11,376 residents
- 72719 8,975
Centerton (72719)
8,975 residents
- 72718 1,465
Cave Springs (72718)
1,465 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72718 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72718 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72718
Cave Springs (72718)
$127,250 median income
- 72719
Centerton (72719)
$113,542 median income
- 72712
Bentonville (72712)
$110,514 median income
- 72758
Rogers (72758)
$99,147 median income
- 72745
Lowell (72745)
$91,207 median income
- 72762
Springdale (72762)
$82,228 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72718 ranks the highest of 6 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 72718, 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 (1,465 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 72718 in?
ZIP code 72718 (Cave Springs) 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 72718?
ZIP code 72718 in Cave Springs, AR has a population of 1,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72718?
The median household income in ZIP 72718 is $127,250, which is 67% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72718?
The median home value in ZIP 72718 is $439,400, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72718?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72718 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72718?
ZIP code 72718 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 372 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72718?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72718 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Construction (14), Real estate and rental and leasing (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72718?
In ZIP code 72718, 75.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72718?
In ZIP code 72718, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72718?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72718 is 1.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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