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Gentry, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72734

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

7,322
35/sq mi
$75,000
Median income
$234,300
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72734 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72734 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 211.0 square miles in Gentry, Benton County, Arkansas. The area is home to 7,322 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 72734 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72734 sits at $75,000 (33% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $35,054. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $234,300 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $1,096 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72734 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Benton County, so you can benchmark 72734 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 72734

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72734.

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 72734, Gentry, 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

7,322

Population

211.0

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72734?

37.8

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 61.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$75,000

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$35,054

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72734 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,000 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,474

Total Housing Units

3,204

Occupied Units

270

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$234,300

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$1,096

Median Rent

1995

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

-2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72734 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 180
2021 +14.5% 206
2022 +19.1% 245
2023 +22.5% 300
2024 -2.6% 292

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 148 business establishments in ZIP 72734, employing approximately 3,045 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,796,000.

148

Businesses

3,045

Employees

$172.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 17.6%
Retail trade 20 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 19 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 14 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 7.4%
Manufacturing 9 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.1%
Wholesale trade 6 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.0%
Finance and insurance 4 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.7%
Utilities 3 2.0%
Educational services 3 2.0%
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

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ZIP 72734 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 72734 ranks #2 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 72734 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 72734 ranks #3 of 4 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
72722 Decatur, AR 3,138 4.8 mi
72761 Siloam Springs, AR 21,211 7.1 mi
72736 Gravette, AR 6,208 9.6 mi
72747 Maysville, AR 152 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

72712 standard
Bentonville, AR
Pop: 40,933
72756 standard
Rogers, AR
Pop: 38,455
72758 standard
Rogers, AR
Pop: 33,487
72761 standard
Siloam Springs, AR
Pop: 21,211
72715 standard
Bella Vista, AR
Pop: 15,051
72714 standard
Bella Vista, AR
Pop: 11,880

Related Areas

Benton County Gentry, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72734 in? ▼
ZIP code 72734 (Gentry) 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 72734? ▼
ZIP code 72734 in Gentry, AR has a population of 7,322 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72734? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72734 is $75,000, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72734? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72734 is $234,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72734? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72734 is White at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72734? ▼
ZIP code 72734 has 148 business establishments employing approximately 3,045 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72734? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72734 are: Construction (26), Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72734? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72734 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 72734? ▼
In ZIP code 72734, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 72734? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72734 is 26.7 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 72734? ▼
In ZIP code 72734, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72734? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72734 is 7.0% 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 Gentry, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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