Zip code 72732: Garfield, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72732?

72732 is assigned to Garfield, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72732 in?

72732 is in Benton County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72732?

About 5,392 people live in 72732, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72732?

The median household income in 72732 is $70,850.

Q: What zip codes are near 72732?

The closest zip codes to 72732 are 72733, 65745, 72711, 72756, 72751.

Residential delivery areaBenton CountyCentral Time

Population

5,392

Median household income

$71K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$252K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,034/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

49.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

87 sq mi

62 people/sq mi

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

About 72732

72732 is a small-town zip code in Garfield, Arkansas (Benton County), covering 87 sq mi of land. About 5,392 people live here, or 62 per square mile. The median resident is 49.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $70,850 a year, close to 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 $252,000, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,034 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.7 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and management.

How 72732 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy25.3%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%130th of 545 in AR
Median age49.1
94th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5146th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate86.6%
91st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%138th of 545 in AR
Veterans8.1%
78th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%205th of 550 in AR
Average commute30.7 min
77th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min121st of 508 in AR
Residents 65 and older19.8%
73rd
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%260th of 550 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.457
68th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479172nd of 542 in AR
Uninsured rate7.7%
57th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%271st of 548 in AR
Government workers14.6%
57th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%292nd of 549 in AR
Per capita income$42,022
55th
U.S. $44,673 · AR $34,22554th of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers9.7%
55th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%292nd of 549 in AR
Diversity index50.3
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2118th of 550 in AR
Tech workers3%
52nd
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%73rd of 549 in AR
Residents under 1822%
49th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%269th of 550 in AR
Broadband access91.1%
42nd
U.S. 91% · AR 86.7%109th of 545 in AR
Median household income$70,850
37th
U.S. $80,734 · AR $60,77395th of 495 in AR
Median earnings per worker$43,961
36th
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934165th of 542 in AR
Median home value$252,000
34th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,00043rd of 509 in AR
Poverty rate8.3%
34th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%442nd of 545 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher24.8%
33rd
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%99th of 549 in AR
Work from home8.7%
26th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%157th of 549 in AR
Median gross rent$1,034
24th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $94758th of 395 in AR
Unemployment rate3.4%
23rd
U.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%299th of 549 in AR
Foreign-born residents2.3%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%176th of 550 in AR
Population5,392
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391132nd of 550 in AR
Population density62/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi155th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters30.7%
5th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%358th of 498 in AR
Healthcare workers3.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%443rd of 549 in AR

Measure	72732	Benton	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Housing vacancy	25.3%	8.8%	13.5%	10.1%	96th	130th of 545
Median age	49.1	35.9	38.5	38.9	94th	146th of 550
Homeownership rateStrength	86.6%	67%	66.4%	65.2%	91st	138th of 545
Veterans	8.1%	6.5%	7.4%	6.2%	78th	205th of 550
Average commute	30.7 min	21.6 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	77th	121st of 508
Residents 65 and older	19.8%	13.8%	17.6%	17.2%	73rd	260th of 550
Income inequality (Gini)	0.457	0.450	0.479	0.483	68th	172nd of 542
Uninsured rate	7.7%	9.5%	9%	8.4%	57th	271st of 548
Government workers	14.6%	7.8%	15.2%	14.5%	57th	292nd of 549
Per capita income	$42,022	$47,067	$34,225	$44,673	55th	54th of 550
Self-employed workers	9.7%	10.5%	10.4%	10%	55th	292nd of 549
Diversity index	50.3	60.3	51.2	61.4	52nd	118th of 550
Tech workers	3%	6.1%	2.5%	3.8%	52nd	73rd of 549
Residents under 18	22%	25.4%	23.1%	22%	49th	269th of 550
Broadband access	91.1%	94.4%	86.7%	91%	42nd	109th of 545
Median household income	$70,850	$93,506	$60,773	$80,734	37th	95th of 495
Median earnings per worker	$43,961	$52,041	$41,934	$49,666	36th	165th of 542
Median home value	$252,000	$323,500	$188,000	$332,700	34th	43rd of 509
Poverty rate	8.3%	7.6%	16%	12.5%	34th	442nd of 545
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.8%	37.8%	25.7%	35.7%	33rd	99th of 549
Work from home	8.7%	15.7%	8.8%	15.1%	26th	157th of 549
Median gross rent	$1,034	$1,277	$947	$1,413	24th	58th of 395
Unemployment rate	3.4%	3.1%	4.9%	5.2%	23rd	299th of 549
Foreign-born residents	2.3%	12.7%	5.4%	14.1%	14th	176th of 550
Population	5,392	303,632	3,049,391	334,922,499	9th	132nd of 550
Population density	62/sq mi	358/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	155th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	30.7%	32.7%	44.8%	51.1%	5th	358th of 498
Healthcare workers	3.5%	7.5%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	443rd of 549

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

18%

5–17

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

16%

45–54

19%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

49.1

Under 18

22%

65 and over

19.8%

Race and ethnicity

White65%
Black0.2%
Hispanic7%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.4%
Multiracial26%

Diversity index

50.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

40.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 2,119
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 80.8%
Married couples: 62.9%
Living alone: 15.8%
Veterans (of adults): 8.1%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

11%

Median household income

72732

$70,850

Benton Co.

$93,506

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$42,022

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

18.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.457

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72732

$252,000

Benton Co.

$323,500

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72732

$1,034

Benton Co.

$1,277

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.2%

20+ units

0.1%

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 2,836
Owner-occupied: 86.6%
Vacant: 25.3%
Median year built: 1994
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 30.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 5.7%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

0.1%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

25%

20–29

19%

30–44

32%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

30.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Construction and repair

11%

Management

10%

Education

10%

Sales

Production

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Food service

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Business and finance

Computer and math

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Industries

Manufacturing

18%

Education

17%

Retail

15%

Public administration

Other services

Construction

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$43,961

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72732	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,288	$74,888
Service	$33,430	$26,804
Sales and office	$42,092	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$31,779	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,521	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

42%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
Households with broadband: 91.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 56.6%
No internet access: 8%
Without health insurance: 7.7%
Limited-English households: 0.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Garfield
State: Arkansas
County: Benton County
Center point: 36.4325° N, 93.9594° W
Land area: 87 sq mi
Water area: 13 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Gateway8% of zip
Lost Bridge Village (unincorporated)4% of zip
Garfield4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72732

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72733	Gateway, AR · PO box	4.1 mi	—	—	—
65745	Seligman, MO	6.4 mi	3,417	$52,158	$124,700
72711	Avoca, AR · PO box	6.5 mi	—	—	—
72756	Rogers, AR	7.9 mi	41,791	$72,230	$269,200
72751	Pea Ridge, AR	9.2 mi	9,997	$95,299	$296,300
72757	Rogers, AR · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
65772	Washburn, MO	12 mi	2,063	$63,889	$176,700
72632	Eureka Springs, AR	13 mi	5,169	$46,354	$247,300
65641	Eagle Rock, MO	13 mi	606	$55,417	$231,000
72631	Eureka Springs, AR	13 mi	4,361	$56,678	$259,300
72758	Rogers, AR	14 mi	48,233	$99,147	$407,600
72716	Bentonville, AR · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 72732

What city is zip code 72732?

72732 is assigned to Garfield, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72732 in?

72732 is in Benton County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72732?

About 5,392 people live in 72732, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72732 in?

72732 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72732?

The median household income in 72732 is $70,850.

What zip codes are near 72732?

The closest zip codes to 72732 are 72733, 65745, 72711, 72756, 72751.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72732, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.