ZIP Code 72730

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Farmington · Washington County · Arkansas

Population
7,585

142/sq mi

Median income
$91,731

▲ 20% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$310,100

▲ 11% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.5%

Median age 37.3

Land area
53.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 72730 in Farmington, Arkansas has a population of 7,585. The median household income is $91,731, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $310,100, 11% above the US average. 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72730 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.6 square miles in Farmington, Washington County, Arkansas. The area is home to 7,585 residents, producing a population density of 142 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 72730 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72730 sits at $91,731 (62% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $40,639. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $310,100 (113% above the state average) with median rent at $1,324 per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72730 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 72730 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 72730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72730.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 72730, Farmington, 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

7,585

Population

53.6

Area (sq mi)

142

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72730?

37.3

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$91,731

Median Household Income

+62% vs state

$40,639

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,522

Total Housing Units

4,408

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$310,100

Median Home Value

+113% vs state

$1,324

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72730 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 172
2021 +15.7% 199
2022 +18.5% 236
2023 +14.3% 269
2024 +5.0% 283

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 205 business establishments in ZIP 72730, employing approximately 1,536 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,310,000.

205

Businesses

1,536

Employees

$62.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 42 20.5%
Health care and social assistance 23 11.2%
Retail trade 21 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 21 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 20 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 8.3%
Finance and insurance 14 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.4%
Wholesale trade 6 2.9%
Manufacturing 5 2.4%
Educational services 3 1.5%

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 72730 vs 72704 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72704 Fayetteville, AR 21,336 5.3 mi
72753 Prairie Grove, AR 7,936 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72730 in?
ZIP code 72730 (Farmington) is located in Washington County, Arkansas. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72730?
ZIP code 72730 in Farmington, AR has a population of 7,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72730?
The median household income in ZIP 72730 is $91,731, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72730?
The median home value in ZIP 72730 is $310,100, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72730 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72730?
ZIP code 72730 has 205 business establishments employing approximately 1,536 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72730?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72730 are: Construction (42), Health care and social assistance (23), Retail trade (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72730?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72730 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 72730?
In ZIP code 72730, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% 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 72730?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72730 is 23.4 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 72730?
In ZIP code 72730, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72730 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Farmington, AR

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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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