72701 ZIP Code – Fayetteville, Arkansas

72701 is a large ZIP code in Fayetteville, Arkansas, part of Washington County with a population of approximately 47,780 residents. The median household income of $49,169 is near the Arkansas average and below the national average. Median home values of $299,600 are above the national average, with 43.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $896, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 56% single-family (increasing), 32% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.

The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 28.3%, well above the national average. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 24.1, well below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 72703, 72727, 72774.

ZIP Code 72701 Data

Population 47,780
Median Household Income $49,169
Median Home Value $299,600
Median Rent $896
Median Age 24.1
Unemployment Rate 6.5%
Poverty Rate 28.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%
State Arkansas

ZIP 72701 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 72701AR Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population47k5,03910k
Median Household Income$49k$52k$73k
Median Home Value$299k$126k$258k
Median Rent$896$750$1,088
Median Age24.144.243.2
Unemployment Rate6.5%5.4%5.0%
Poverty Rate28.3%17.7%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher42.5%16.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
72703 FAYETTEVILLE 35,324 $57,175
72727 ELKINS 6,248 $61,705
72774 WEST FORK 7,138 $67,838
72730 FARMINGTON 10,842 $84,563
72773 WESLEY 1,367 $52,702