ZIP Code 72762
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Springdale · Washington County · Arkansas
- Population
- 35,342
- Median income
- $82,228
- Median home value
- $303,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.4%
- Land area
- 155.1 sq mi
228/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.2
Chicago
ZIP code 72762 in Springdale, Arkansas has a population of 35,342. The median household income is $82,228, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $303,700, 9% above the US average. 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72762 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 155.1 square miles in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas. The area is home to 35,342 residents, producing a population density of 228 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 72762 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72762 sits at $82,228 (45% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $40,611. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $303,700 (108% above the state average) with median rent at $1,166 per month, and 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72762 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 72762 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 72762
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72762.
- Construction
Construction
157 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
102 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 72762, Springdale, 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
35,342
Population
155.1
Area (sq mi)
228
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72762?
35.2
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
16.0%
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?
$82,228
Median Household Income
+45% vs state
$40,611
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 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?
17,229
Total Housing Units
16,297
Occupied Units
932
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$303,700
Median Home Value
+108% vs state
$1,166
Median Rent
1997
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72762 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 165 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 190 |
| 2022 | +25.4% | 238 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 260 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 271 |
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 1,148 business establishments in ZIP 72762, employing approximately 17,960 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,049,967,000.
1,148
Businesses
17,960
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 157 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 132 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 126 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 113 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 102 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 80 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 75 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.5% |
| Information | 16 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
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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