72701 ZIP Code
Fayetteville, Arkansas
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72701 |
| City/Town: | Fayetteville |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 47,780 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,169 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,189 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,669 |
| Median Home Value: | $299,600 |
| Land Area: | 126.0 sq miles
326.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9924, -94.0856 |
Population Information (72701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 47,780 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,061 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,719 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 24.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,610 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,243 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,457 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 6,955 | 14.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 11,173 | 23.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,710 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,102 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,564 | 7.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,184 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,995 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,082 | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,394 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 311 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $299,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $896 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,669 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,582 | 89.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,087 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,379 | 42.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,203 | 58.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,342 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 845 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 809 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,008 | 25.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,276 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,337 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,724 | 24.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,343 | 18.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,169 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,400 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,573 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,189 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,864 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,292 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,535 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,346 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,029 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,958 | 13.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,305 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 37,475 | 78.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,761 | 5.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 522 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,319 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 89 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,550 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,064 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,261 | 8.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,742 | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,609 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 88 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 33 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,012 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72701 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,098 | 11.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 951 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,759 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,449 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,654 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,114 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,561 | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,650 | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 881 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,465 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72701 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,451 | 67.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,150 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 175 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,174 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 437 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,613 | 12.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72701 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 150 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,109 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,706 | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 304 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,335 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,227 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 247 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,450 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,366 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,637 | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,343 | 15.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 911 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 507 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (72701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,697 | 89.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 34,218 | 71.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,341 | 25.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,314 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72701 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,099 | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,464 | 19.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,628 | 14.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 552 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 506 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,272 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72701 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,187 | 51.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 545 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 830 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,165 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,762 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,722 | 13.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,721 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 737 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72701 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 88 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,146 | 16.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,758 | 19.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,932 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,638 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,046 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,869 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,179 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 605 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,408 | 7.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72701 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,074 | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,561 | 13.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,017 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,572 | 28.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,985 | 20.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 460 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72701 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,691 | 49.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 368 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,043 | 45.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 40 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 331 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 95 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72701 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,021 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,575 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,710 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,276 | 18.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72701 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 221 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 190 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 555 | 7.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 963 | 13.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,766 | 23.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,473 | 33.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,067 | 14.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 144 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,723 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $557 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $896 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (72701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,582 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,107 | 34.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,439 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,007 | 28.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,188 | 29.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,261 | 24.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,069 | 17.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72701 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,751 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 12,016 | 57.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,548 | 31.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 106 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,927 | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,734 | 51.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72701 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 21,434 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 490 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 384 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,848 | 18.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,688 | 7.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 15,024 | 70.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 40,322 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,967 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 47,011 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,698 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 337 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,981 | 63.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,380 | 29.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72701 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,250 | 71.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 13,216 | 27.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,808 | 51.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,912 | 44.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,719 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 496 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 45,239 | 94.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 439 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,541 | 578.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,541 | 578.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,541 | 578.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 344 | 78.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 167 | 38.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 65 | 14.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 984 | 224.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 56 | 12.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72701 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 46,170 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 42,724 | 92.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,446 | 7.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,215 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 523 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 481 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 227 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72701 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,582 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,949 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Fayetteville, AR72701