72714 ZIP Code — Bella Vista, AR

Benton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72714 is located in Bella Vista, Arkansas, within Benton County. It covers approximately 18.30 square miles and serves a population of 13,811 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72714

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 $229,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,893. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72714 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,811

population

18.30

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72714 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72714

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City	Status
Bella Vista	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,811
Population density	755 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	18.30 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	36.4506
Longitude	-94.2319
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.3%	32.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	35.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	22.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.6%	9.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

13,811

Population

755

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$86,893

Median household income

$45,166

Per capita income

$229,600

Median home value

$1,192

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

5,159

Housing units

40.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

350

Under 5

354

352

5–9

355

525

10–14

531

497

15–19

503

255

20–24

258

470

25–34

474

1,179

35–44

1,191

820

45–54

829

380

55–59

383

390

60–64

393

829

65–74

838

659

75–84

666

164

85+

166

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,238	23.4%
18 and over	10,573	76.6%
65 and over	3,322	24.1%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Two or more races 11%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	11,918	80.2%
Two or more races	1,636	11%
Hispanic or Latino	1,051	7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	105	0.7%
Asian	97	0.7%
Other race	55	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.3%	32.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	35.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	22.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.6%	9.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	13.7%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$86,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

$300k–$500k 23.8%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,600
Median rent / month	$1,192
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	91.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	31.7%
1990–1999	26.9%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.1%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	52.8%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	72.7%
Propane / LP gas	22.7%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,539	65.3%
Cohabiting couple	134	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	623	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,121	20.7%
Households with children under 18	1,713	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,975	36.5%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	16.7%
Married	66.6%	64.4%
Separated	2.1%	0.3%
Widowed	1.9%	7.9%
Divorced	10.1%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 24.3%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 25.9%

Graduate / professional 14.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	40.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	216	7.0%
Kindergarten	51	1.7%
Elementary school	1,505	48.8%
High school	792	25.7%
College / grad school	522	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.1%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Professional & management 13.1%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Construction 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.4%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,238	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.8%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,107	94.9%
Spanish	57	0.4%
Other Indo-European	42	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,378	96.9%
Born in same state	13,219	95.7%
Born in different state	4,643	33.6%
Foreign born	159	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	433	3.1%
Not a US citizen	262	60.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,460	17.8%
Italian	1,362	9.9%
Arab	457	3.3%
Polish	448	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	283	2%
German	43	0.3%
Dutch	33	0.2%
Irish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	98.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72714

What city is ZIP code 72714 in?

ZIP code 72714 is primarily assigned to Bella Vista, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72714 in?

ZIP code 72714 falls within Benton County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72714 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 72714 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72714 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 72714 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72714 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 72714 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 72714?

ZIP code 72714 has an estimated population of 13,811 residents, with a density of 755 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72714 in?

ZIP code 72714 observes the CST timezone.