Decatur, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72722
Benton County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,138
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,838
- Median income Below-median income area
- $230,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Decatur pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72722 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 72722 (Decatur, AR) rose +12.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 72722 covers 109.7 square miles in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,138 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72722 reports a modest median household income of $54,838 (3% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,184. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $230,200 (58% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $857; 54.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Benton County, so 72722 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 72722
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Decatur, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72722.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 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 72722, Decatur, 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
3,138
Population
109.7
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72722?
36.9
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
15.3%
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?
$54,838
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$31,184
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72722 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Decatur, 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)
$54,838 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
1,308housing units
1,308
Total Housing Units
1,087
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,200
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$857
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 72722, employing approximately 366 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,476,000.
34
Businesses
366
Employees
$17.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 20.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 11.8% |
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 72722 vs 72736 →
ZIP 72722 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72734
Gentry (72734)
7,322 residents
- 72736
Gravette (72736)
6,208 residents
- 72722
Decatur (72722)
3,138 residents
- 72768 1,306
Sulphur Springs (72768)
1,306 residents
- 72739 473
Hiwasse (72739)
473 residents
- 72747 152
Maysville (72747)
152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72722 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72722 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72736
Gravette (72736)
$79,209 median income
- 72734
Gentry (72734)
$75,000 median income
- 72768
Sulphur Springs (72768)
$60,096 median income
- 72722
Decatur (72722)
$54,838 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72722 ranks #4 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 72722, 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 (3,138 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 72722 in?
ZIP code 72722 (Decatur) 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 72722?
ZIP code 72722 in Decatur, AR has a population of 3,138 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72722?
The median household income in ZIP 72722 is $54,838, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72722?
The median home value in ZIP 72722 is $230,200, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72722?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72722 is White at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72722?
ZIP code 72722 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 366 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72722?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72722 are: Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72722?
In ZIP code 72722, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 72722?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72722 is 25.0 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 72722?
In ZIP code 72722, approximately 54.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72722?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72722 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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