PlainZIP

Springdale, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72762

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

35,342
228/sq mi
$82,228
Median income
$303,700
Median home value
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springdale pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
228
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72762 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72762 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas, with 35,342 residents across 155.1 square miles, a density of 228 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72762 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,228 (45% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $40,611. Local economic indicators show a 10.1% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $303,700 (108% above the state average), median rent at $1,166 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 72762 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 72762

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springdale, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72762.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72762?

35.2

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 57.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%

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?

$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

How ZIP 72762 ranks nationally

Springdale, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,228 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

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

Owner 68.0%
Renter 32.0%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72762 vs 72718 →

ZIP 72762 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 72762 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72762 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 72762 ranks #5 of 5 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
72718 Cave Springs, AR 1,465 5.7 mi
72704 Fayetteville, AR 21,336 6.9 mi
72745 Lowell, AR 11,376 8.3 mi
72758 Rogers, AR 33,487 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

72764 standard
Springdale, AR
Pop: 50,230
72701 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 39,782
72703 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 28,261
72704 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 21,336
72753 standard
Prairie Grove, AR
Pop: 7,936
72730 standard
Farmington, AR
Pop: 7,585

Related Areas

Washington County Springdale, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72762 in? ▼
ZIP code 72762 (Springdale) is located in Washington County, Arkansas. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72762? ▼
ZIP code 72762 in Springdale, AR has a population of 35,342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72762? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72762 is $82,228, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72762? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72762 is $303,700, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72762? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72762 is White at 57.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72762? ▼
ZIP code 72762 has 1,148 business establishments employing approximately 17,960 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72762? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72762 are: Construction (157), Retail trade (132), Health care and social assistance (126). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72762? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72762 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 72762? ▼
In ZIP code 72762, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 72762? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72762 is 19.6 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 72762? ▼
In ZIP code 72762, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72762? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72762 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.