PlainZIP

Farmington, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72730

Washington County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,585
142/sq mi
$91,731
Median income
$310,100
Median home value
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Farmington pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
142
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72730 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72730 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farmington, Washington County, Arkansas, home to 7,585 residents across 53.6 square miles, a density of 142 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72730 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $310,100 for a typical home value (113% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,324 a month; 76.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 72730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmington, AR

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,585

Population

53.6

Area (sq mi)

142

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 72730 ranks nationally

Farmington, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$91,731 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 72730 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72730 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72730 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72730 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72704 Fayetteville, AR 21,336 5.3 mi
72753 Prairie Grove, AR 7,936 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

72764 standard
Springdale, AR
Pop: 50,230
72701 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 39,782
72762 standard
Springdale, AR
Pop: 35,342
72703 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 28,261
72704 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 21,336
72753 standard
Prairie Grove, AR
Pop: 7,936

Related Areas

Washington County Farmington, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.