72015 ZIP Code — Benton, AR
Saline County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72015 is located in Benton, Arkansas, within Saline County. It covers approximately 84.95 square miles and serves a population of 27,298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.
About ZIP code 72015
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $63,825. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
27,298
population
84.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72015 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72015
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72015. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Benton | Acceptable |
| Benton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
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72011 Bauxite (8.3 mi)
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72022 Bryant (8.8 mi)
72022 Bryant (8.8 mi)
72022 Bryant (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,298 |
| Population density | 321 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 84.95 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.5345 |
| Longitude | -92.6219 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 501 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.8% | 37.8% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 34.4% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.7% | 23.5% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 4.3% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
27,298
Population
321
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$63,825
Median household income
$30,516
Per capita income
$161,500
Median home value
$971
Median monthly rent
70.3%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
8,607
Housing units
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
847
Under 5
845
818
5–9
816
990
10–14
988
923
15–19
920
763
20–24
760
2,023
25–34
2,017
1,875
35–44
1,870
1,829
45–54
1,824
779
55–59
776
663
60–64
662
1,337
65–74
1,333
596
75–84
595
225
85+
224
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,413 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 20,885 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,310 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.8%
Black or African American
10.2%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,007 | 82.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,846 | 10.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,259 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 488 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 102 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.8% | 37.8% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 34.4% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.7% | 23.5% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 4.3% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
10.1%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.2% |
| Median income | $63,825 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
24.7%
$200k–$300k
23.8%
$300k–$500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,500 |
| Median rent / month | $971 |
| Owner occupied | 70.3% |
| Renter occupied | 29.7% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 82.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 4.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.4% |
| Electricity | 34.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,156 | 47.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 809 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,728 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,131 | 28.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,880 | 35.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,041 | 28.1% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.0% | 23.0% |
| Married | 51.0% | 47.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 17.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 356 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 296 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,648 | 49.2% |
| High school | 1,451 | 27.0% |
| College / grad school | 633 | 11.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Retail trade
15.8%
Professional & management
9.4%
Construction
9.1%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Public administration
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Other services
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.4% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 27.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.4% |
| Government | 18.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.0% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 4.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
15.0%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
14.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 29.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,780 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.8% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% |
| 18–64 years | 14.7% |
| 65 and over | 50.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.9% |
| Public insurance | 40.1% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,606 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 158 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 91 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 67 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,023 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 26,886 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 19,678 | 72.1% |
| Foreign born | 137 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 275 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 149 | 54.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,353 | 12.3% |
| French | 3,065 | 11.2% |
| Arab | 2,069 | 7.6% |
| English | 131 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 73 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 18 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 9 | 0% |
| German | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72015
What city is ZIP code 72015 in?
ZIP code 72015 is primarily assigned to Benton, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72015 in?
ZIP code 72015 falls within Saline County, Arkansas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72015?
The median home value in ZIP code 72015 is $161,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 72015?
ZIP code 72015 has an estimated population of 27,298 residents, with a density of 321 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72015?
The median household income in ZIP code 72015 is $63,825, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72015 in?
ZIP code 72015 observes the CST timezone.