ZIP Code 72761
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Siloam Springs · Benton County · Arkansas
- Population
- 21,211
- Median income
- $76,122
- Median home value
- $236,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.3%
- Land area
- 295.4 sq mi
72/sq mi
▼ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.5
Chicago
ZIP code 72761 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas has a population of 21,211. The median household income is $76,122, which is 0% below the national average. Median home value is $236,600, 15% below the US average. 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72761 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.4 square miles in Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas. The area is home to 21,211 residents, producing a population density of 72 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 72761 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72761 sits at $76,122 (35% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $31,558. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $236,600 (62% above the state average) with median rent at $991 per month, and 65.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72761 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Benton County, so you can benchmark 72761 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 72761
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72761.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Construction
Construction
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72761, Siloam Springs, 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
21,211
Population
295.4
Area (sq mi)
72
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72761?
35.5
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
12.4%
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?
$76,122
Median Household Income
+35% vs state
$31,558
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
9,344
Total Housing Units
8,662
Occupied Units
682
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,600
Median Home Value
+62% vs state
$991
Median Rent
1993
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72761 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 169 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 195 |
| 2022 | +18.7% | 232 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 264 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 268 |
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 565 business establishments in ZIP 72761, employing approximately 9,808 people with a combined annual payroll of $446,716,000.
565
Businesses
9,808
Employees
$446.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 82 | 14.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 67 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 3.2% |
| Information | 11 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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