72715 ZIP Code — Bella Vista, AR

Benton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72715 is located in Bella Vista, Arkansas, within Benton County. It covers approximately 28.86 square miles and serves a population of 16,747 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72715

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($80,817) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 55% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% 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 72715 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,747

population

28.86

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72715 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72715

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72715. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bella Vista	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,747
Population density	580 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	28.86 sq mi
Water area	1.23 sq mi
Latitude	36.4677
Longitude	-94.3219
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	34.5%	32.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	35.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	22.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	9.2%	9.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

16,747

Population

580

People per sq mi

58.3

Median age

$80,817

Median household income

$53,768

Per capita income

$235,900

Median home value

$1,068

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

7,378

Housing units

34.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

215

Under 5

213

380

5–9

378

329

10–14

327

329

15–19

328

172

20–24

172

803

25–34

799

929

35–44

924

757

45–54

753

456

55–59

453

780

60–64

776

1,831

65–74

1,822

1,077

75–84

1,072

337

85+

335

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,338	14.0%
18 and over	14,409	86.0%
65 and over	6,474	38.7%
Median age	58.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%

Two or more races 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,875	83.1%
Two or more races	1,495	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,159	6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	149	0.8%
Asian	76	0.4%
Black or African American	71	0.4%
Other race	69	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	32.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	35.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	22.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	9.2%	9.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$80,817

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 23.6%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,900
Median rent / month	$1,068
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	87.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	22.9%
1990–1999	29.7%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.1%
Electricity	73.6%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,701	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	318	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,027	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,219	16.8%
Households with children under 18	1,467	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,929	54.1%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	10.2%
Married	64.8%	66.5%
Separated	1.3%	0.8%
Widowed	5.6%	11.6%
Divorced	7.8%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.3%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	34.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	1.7%
Kindergarten	146	6.5%
Elementary school	1,222	54.6%
High school	542	24.2%
College / grad school	288	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.2%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Professional & management 8.5%

Public administration 7.3%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 5.8%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	30.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.1%
Retirement income	40.1%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.2%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	41.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	11.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.6%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.0%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,784	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,319	97.4%
Spanish	28	0.2%
Other Indo-European	28	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,410	98.0%
Born in same state	16,178	96.6%
Born in different state	4,980	29.7%
Foreign born	232	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	337	2.0%
Not a US citizen	248	73.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,869	17.1%
Italian	1,932	11.5%
Arab	948	5.7%
Polish	466	2.8%
English	237	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	141	0.8%
German	36	0.2%
Irish	16	0.1%
Norwegian	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72715

What city is ZIP code 72715 in?

ZIP code 72715 is primarily assigned to Bella Vista, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72715 in?

ZIP code 72715 falls within Benton County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72715 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 72715 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72715 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 72715 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72715 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 72715 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72715 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 72715 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72715 in?

ZIP code 72715 observes the CST timezone.