Hiwasse, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72739
Benton County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 473
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hiwasse has 473 residents, placing it in the 18th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 36 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 72739 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 72739 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hiwasse, Benton County, Arkansas, home to just 473 residents across 13.3 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 72739, but per-capita income is $64,479. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Benton County, so 72739 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 →
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 72739, Hiwasse, 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
473
Population
13.3
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72739?
44.1
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$64,479
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
240housing units
240
Total Housing Units
188
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 72739, employing approximately 224 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,690,000.
25
Businesses
224
Employees
$12.7M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 28.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.0% |
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 72739 vs 72715 →
ZIP 72739 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72712
Bentonville (72712)
40,933 residents
- 72715 15,051
Bella Vista (72715)
15,051 residents
- 72714 11,880
Bella Vista (72714)
11,880 residents
- 72719 8,975
Centerton (72719)
8,975 residents
- 72736 6,208
Gravette (72736)
6,208 residents
- 64856 4,251
Pineville (64856)
4,251 residents
- 64854 4,170
Noel (64854)
4,170 residents
- 72722 3,138
Decatur (72722)
3,138 residents
- 72739 473
Hiwasse (72739)
473 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72739 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72715 | Bella Vista, AR | 15,051 | 3.0 mi |
| 72719 | Centerton, AR | 8,975 | 4.5 mi |
| 72736 | Gravette, AR | 6,208 | 7.5 mi |
| 72712 | Bentonville, AR | 40,933 | 6.7 mi |
| 72714 | Bella Vista, AR | 11,880 | 6.9 mi |
| 64856 | Pineville, MO | 4,251 | 10.2 mi |
| 72722 | Decatur, AR | 3,138 | 9.4 mi |
| 64854 | Noel, MO | 4,170 | 10.5 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72739 in?
ZIP code 72739 (Hiwasse) 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 72739?
ZIP code 72739 in Hiwasse, AR has a population of 473 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72739?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72739 is White at 65.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72739?
ZIP code 72739 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72739?
In ZIP code 72739, 88.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72739?
In ZIP code 72739, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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