72712 ZIP Code — Bentonville, AR
Benton County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72712 is located in Bentonville, Arkansas, within Benton County. It covers approximately 51.83 square miles and serves a population of 38,006 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.
About ZIP code 72712
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $352,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
The gap between median ($95,071) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
38,006
population
51.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72712 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72712
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bentonville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72713 Bentonville (3.7 mi)
72716 Bentonville (3.7 mi)
72719 Centerton (3.8 mi)
72718 Cave Springs (5.2 mi)
72758 Rogers (7.6 mi)
72739 Hiwasse (7.7 mi)
72745 Lowell (10 mi)
72751 Pea Ridge (10.6 mi)
72762 Springdale (10.8 mi)
72722 Decatur (11.3 mi)
72734 Gentry (12 mi)
72736 Gravette (13.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,006 |
| Population density | 733 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 51.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.3431 |
| Longitude | -94.2472 |
| 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 | 24.9% | 32.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 35.6% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.2% | 22.6% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 16.0% | 9.3% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
38,006
Population
733
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$95,071
Median household income
$54,029
Per capita income
$352,600
Median home value
$1,100
Median monthly rent
59.8%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
2,489
Housing units
47.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,358
Under 5
1,295
1,432
5–9
1,366
1,284
10–14
1,224
1,475
15–19
1,406
1,098
20–24
1,047
2,838
25–34
2,706
3,379
35–44
3,222
2,341
45–54
2,231
1,097
55–59
1,045
956
60–64
911
1,378
65–74
1,314
656
75–84
626
164
85+
157
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,817 | 25.8% |
| 18 and over | 28,189 | 74.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,295 | 11.3% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.2%
Two or more races
11.3%
Hispanic or Latino
9.3%
Asian
6.5%
Black or African American
3.2%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,148 | 67.2% |
| Two or more races | 4,718 | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,900 | 9.3% |
| Asian | 2,709 | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,334 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 686 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 222 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 189 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.9% | 32.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 35.6% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.2% | 22.6% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 16.0% | 9.3% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
22.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 22.7% |
| Median income | $95,071 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
3.7%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k–$300k
23.5%
$300k–$500k
32.4%
$500k–$1M
23.2%
$1M+
4.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $352,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,100 |
| Owner occupied | 59.8% |
| Renter occupied | 40.2% |
| Vacant | 9.9% |
| Single-family detached | 69.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 30.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 20.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.9% |
| Electricity | 40.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.4% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,914 | 55.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 785 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,488 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,149 | 22.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,228 | 36.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,920 | 20.4% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.3% | 25.2% |
| Married | 55.6% | 53.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
29.2%
Graduate / professional
18.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 566 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 567 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,158 | 43.2% |
| High school | 2,327 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,997 | 20.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
26.5%
Professional & management
15.8%
Education & healthcare
14.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Construction
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Public administration
1.3%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.4% |
| Service | 12.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.9% |
| Government | 5.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.1% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 16.5% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
9.3%
18 and over
5.7%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
18.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 27.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 18.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,569 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.5% |
| Public insurance | 23.5% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,353 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 1,366 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 435 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 272 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 652 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,081 | 89.7% |
| Born in same state | 33,637 | 88.5% |
| Born in different state | 14,855 | 39.1% |
| Foreign born | 444 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,925 | 10.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,363 | 34.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,426 | 11.6% |
| Italian | 3,726 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 2,443 | 6.4% |
| English | 465 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 316 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 93 | 0.2% |
| German | 45 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 42 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72712
What city is ZIP code 72712 in?
ZIP code 72712 is primarily assigned to Bentonville, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72712 in?
ZIP code 72712 falls within Benton County, Arkansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72712?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72712?
The median home value in ZIP code 72712 is $352,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 72712?
ZIP code 72712 has an estimated population of 38,006 residents, with a density of 733 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72712?
The median household income in ZIP code 72712 is $95,071, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72712 in?
ZIP code 72712 observes the CST timezone.