Gravette, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72736
Benton County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,208
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,209
- Median income Near-median income area
- $279,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gravette pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72736 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 72736 (Gravette, AR) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 313.4 in 2023 to 320.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72736 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas, home to 6,208 residents across 229.9 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72736 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,209 (40% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,644. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $279,000 (91% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 84.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $998.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Benton County, so 72736 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 72736
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gravette, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72736.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 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 72736, Gravette, 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
6,208
Population
229.9
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72736?
35.7
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$79,209
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$33,644
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72736 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Gravette, 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)
$79,209 Top 10% higher than 90% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,840housing units
2,840
Total Housing Units
2,581
Occupied Units
259
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,000
Median Home Value
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$998
Median Rent
1998
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
321
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+221%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72736 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 196 |
| 2021 | +22.0% | 239 |
| 2022 | +23.4% | 295 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 313 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 321 |
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 112 business establishments in ZIP 72736, employing approximately 1,191 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,011,000.
112
Businesses
1,191
Employees
$64.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 11.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.7% |
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 72736 vs 72722 →
ZIP 72736 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
- 64854
Noel (64854)
4,170 residents
- 72722
Decatur (72722)
3,138 residents
- 64863 1,828
South West City (64863)
1,828 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 72736 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72736 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
- 64863
South West City (64863)
$58,906 median income
- 72722
Decatur (72722)
$54,838 median income
- 64854
Noel (64854)
$44,490 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72736 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 72736, 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 (6,208 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 72736 in?
ZIP code 72736 (Gravette) 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 72736?
ZIP code 72736 in Gravette, AR has a population of 6,208 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72736?
The median household income in ZIP 72736 is $79,209, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72736?
The median home value in ZIP 72736 is $279,000, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72736?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72736 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72736?
ZIP code 72736 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 1,191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72736?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72736 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72736?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72736 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 72736?
In ZIP code 72736, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 72736?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72736 is 22.9 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 72736?
In ZIP code 72736, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72736?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72736 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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