Zip code 72704: Fayetteville, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72704?

72704 is assigned to Fayetteville, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72704 in?

72704 is mostly in Washington County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72704?

About 32,497 people live in 72704, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72704?

The median household income in 72704 is $96,014.

Q: What zip codes are near 72704?

The closest zip codes to 72704 are 72770, 72730, 72762, 72728, 72741.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyCentral Time

Population

32,497

Median household income

$96K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$331K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,206/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

77 sq mi

422 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72704

72704 is a small-town zip code in Fayetteville, Arkansas (Washington County), covering 77 sq mi of land. About 32,497 people live here, or 422 per square mile. The median resident is 33.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $96,014 a year, 19% above the national median of $80,734. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $331,100, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,206 a month.

53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.6 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, healthcare and education.

How 72704 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Bachelor's degree or higher52.9%
83rd
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%12th of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers11.5%
76th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%161st of 549 in AR
Per capita income$52,250
75th
U.S. $44,673 · AR $34,22524th of 550 in AR
Tech workers4.3%
72nd
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%38th of 549 in AR
Broadband access94.5%
71st
U.S. 91% · AR 86.7%55th of 545 in AR
Median earnings per worker$55,722
69th
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,93438th of 542 in AR
Median household income$96,014
68th
U.S. $80,734 · AR $60,77319th of 495 in AR
Work from home15.5%
63rd
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%52nd of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%268th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate8.2%
60th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%250th of 548 in AR
Housing vacancy7.5%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%470th of 545 in AR
Government workers14.4%
56th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%302nd of 549 in AR
Population32,497
54th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,39119th of 550 in AR
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%336th of 550 in AR
Median home value$331,100
49th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,00012th of 509 in AR
Homeownership rate65.5%
43rd
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%432nd of 545 in AR
Diversity index44.7
43rd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2174th of 550 in AR
Residents under 1820.9%
39th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%317th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents6.9%
38th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%55th of 550 in AR
Median gross rent$1,206
37th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $94722nd of 395 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.420
37th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479296th of 542 in AR
Poverty rate8.3%
34th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%444th of 545 in AR
Population density422/sq mi
30th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi52nd of 550 in AR
Average commute21.6 min
21st
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min362nd of 508 in AR
Rent-burdened renters41.2%
18th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%284th of 498 in AR
Median age33.9
15th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5490th of 550 in AR
Unemployment rate2.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%366th of 549 in AR
Residents 65 and older9.5%
7th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%519th of 550 in AR

Measure	72704	Washington	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	52.9%	35.2%	25.7%	35.7%	83rd	12th of 549
Healthcare workers	11.5%	9.6%	10.5%	9.7%	76th	161st of 549
Per capita income	$52,250	$38,150	$34,225	$44,673	75th	24th of 550
Tech workers	4.3%	2.5%	2.5%	3.8%	72nd	38th of 549
Broadband access	94.5%	91%	86.7%	91%	71st	55th of 545
Median earnings per worker	$55,722	$43,337	$41,934	$49,666	69th	38th of 542
Median household income	$96,014	$70,639	$60,773	$80,734	68th	19th of 495
Work from home	15.5%	11.2%	8.8%	15.1%	63rd	52nd of 549
Self-employed workers	10.3%	10%	10.4%	10%	62nd	268th of 549
Uninsured rate	8.2%	12.4%	9%	8.4%	60th	250th of 548
Housing vacancy	7.5%	7.8%	13.5%	10.1%	57th	470th of 545
Government workers	14.4%	12.9%	15.2%	14.5%	56th	302nd of 549
Population	32,497	256,765	3,049,391	334,922,499	54th	19th of 550
Veterans	6.1%	5.7%	7.4%	6.2%	54th	336th of 550
Median home value	$331,100	$298,400	$188,000	$332,700	49th	12th of 509
Homeownership rate	65.5%	55.6%	66.4%	65.2%	43rd	432nd of 545
Diversity index	44.7	58.9	51.2	61.4	43rd	174th of 550
Residents under 18	20.9%	23.5%	23.1%	22%	39th	317th of 550
Foreign-born residents	6.9%	12.4%	5.4%	14.1%	38th	55th of 550
Median gross rent	$1,206	$1,071	$947	$1,413	37th	22nd of 395
Income inequality (Gini)	0.420	0.476	0.479	0.483	37th	296th of 542
Poverty rate	8.3%	14.6%	16%	12.5%	34th	444th of 545
Population density	422/sq mi	273/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	30th	52nd of 550
Average commute	21.6 min	20.9 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	21st	362nd of 508
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41.2%	44.7%	44.8%	51.1%	18th	284th of 498
Median age	33.9	32.5	38.5	38.9	15th	490th of 550
Unemployment rateStrength	2.4%	3.4%	4.9%	5.2%	9th	366th of 549
Residents 65 and older	9.5%	12.3%	17.6%	17.2%	7th	519th of 550

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

12%

18–24

19%

25–34

15%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.9

Under 18

20.9%

65 and over

9.5%

Race and ethnicity

White73%
Black2%
Hispanic8%
Asian2%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander2%
Other0.1%
Multiracial13%

Diversity index

44.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

49.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 13,798
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 62.1%
Married couples: 49.3%
Living alone: 27.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

13%

Median household income

72704

$96,014

Washington Co.

$70,639

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$52,250

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

26.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.420

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72704

$331,100

Washington Co.

$298,400

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72704

$1,206

Washington Co.

$1,071

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.4%

Housing units: 14,912
Owner-occupied: 65.5%
Vacant: 7.5%
Median year built: 2003
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 19.7%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

0.7%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

42%

20–29

28%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

76.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

15%

Healthcare

11%

Education

11%

Office and admin

Sales

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Food service

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Police and fire

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

13%

Retail

11%

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$55,722

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72704	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$68,330	$74,888
Service	$26,430	$26,804
Sales and office	$49,402	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,969	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,467	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

19%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

30%

Graduate

23%

High school graduate or higher: 94.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 52.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 23.1%
Households with broadband: 94.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80.6%
No internet access: 4.2%
Without health insurance: 8.2%
Limited-English households: 2.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Fayetteville
State: Arkansas
County: Washington County
Center point: 36.1056° N, 94.2965° W
Land area: 77 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72704 spans 2 counties

Washington County99% of land
Benton County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Fayetteville20% of zip
Johnson3% of zip
Tontitown2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 72704

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72770	Tontitown, AR · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
72730	Farmington, AR	5.4 mi	11,570	$91,731	$310,100
72762	Springdale, AR	6.6 mi	46,092	$82,228	$303,700
72728	Elm Springs, AR · PO box	7.6 mi	—	—	—
72741	Johnson, AR · PO box	7.6 mi	—	—	—
72702	Fayetteville, AR · PO box	8.3 mi	—	—	—
72765	Springdale, AR · PO box	9.2 mi	—	—	—
72761	Siloam Springs, AR	9.8 mi	24,745	$76,122	$236,600
72737	Greenland, AR · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
72766	Springdale, AR · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
72718	Cave Springs, AR	12 mi	5,806	$127,250	$439,400
72753	Prairie Grove, AR	12 mi	10,744	$70,985	$243,400

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Questions about 72704

What city is zip code 72704?

72704 is assigned to Fayetteville, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72704 in?

72704 is mostly in Washington County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72704?

About 32,497 people live in 72704, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72704 in?

72704 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72704?

The median household income in 72704 is $96,014.

What zip codes are near 72704?

The closest zip codes to 72704 are 72770, 72730, 72762, 72728, 72741.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72704, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.