72718 ZIP Code — Cave Springs, AR

Benton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72718 is located in Cave Springs, Arkansas, within Benton County. It covers approximately 5.75 square miles and serves a population of 5,111 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72718

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $353,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $137,038.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 72718 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

5,111

population

5.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72718 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72718

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72718. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cave Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72716 Bentonville (3.6 mi) 72713 Bentonville (4.2 mi) 72712 Bentonville (5.2 mi) 72758 Rogers (5.8 mi) 72762 Springdale (5.9 mi) 72745 Lowell (6.2 mi) 72719 Centerton (8.4 mi) 72764 Springdale (11.9 mi) 72764 Springdale (11.9 mi) 72704 Fayetteville (12.2 mi) 72739 Hiwasse (12.5 mi) 72734 Gentry (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,111
Population density	889 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	5.75 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.2708
Longitude	-94.2187
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	15.9%	32.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	35.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	47.5%	22.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	20.4%	9.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,111

Population

889

People per sq mi

34.4

Median age

$137,038

Median household income

$53,965

Per capita income

$353,600

Median home value

$2,168

Median monthly rent

95.5%

Home ownership

0.5%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

1,736

Housing units

56.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

319

Under 5

293

248

5–9

227

193

10–14

176

118

15–19

108

20–24

485

25–34

444

476

35–44

436

258

45–54

237

145

55–59

132

108

60–64

65–74

171

75–84

157

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,622	31.7%
18 and over	3,489	68.3%
65 and over	519	10.2%
Median age	34.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.7%

Hispanic or Latino 14%

Two or more races 12.9%

Other race 3.9%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,022	67.7%
Hispanic or Latino	834	14%
Two or more races	765	12.9%
Other race	230	3.9%
Asian	83	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.9%	32.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	35.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	47.5%	22.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	20.4%	9.3%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 0.3%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 7.7%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k+ 24.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	0.3%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	7.7%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	17.4%
$200k+	24.7%
Median income	$137,038

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 46.7%

$500k–$1M 15.2%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$353,600
Median rent / month	$2,168
Owner occupied	95.5%
Renter occupied	4.5%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.5%
2010–2019	60.3%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	2.0%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	7.2%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	42.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	59.6%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.9%
Electricity	18.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,414	83.4%
Cohabiting couple	54	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	109	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	119	7.0%
Households with children under 18	916	54.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	278	16.4%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.1%	13.3%
Married	77.3%	82.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	3.1%
Divorced	4.9%	0.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 21.9%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 32.9%

Graduate / professional 23.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	56.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	111	8.6%
Kindergarten	83	6.4%
Elementary school	686	53.3%
High school	232	18.0%
College / grad school	176	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Retail trade 24.1%

Professional & management 12.6%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Other services 5.9%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Construction 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.5%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 0.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.7%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.2%
Retirement income	12.5%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	6.8%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	18.9%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.4%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	71.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	8.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	18.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.6%
Public insurance	18.6%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,499	88.0%
Spanish	195	4.3%
Other Indo-European	172	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	23	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,928	96.4%
Born in same state	4,909	96.0%
Born in different state	3,072	60.1%
Foreign born	19	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	183	3.6%
Not a US citizen	82	44.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	970	19%
Italian	640	12.5%
Arab	125	2.4%
English	66	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	28	0.5%
German	25	0.5%
Polish	23	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72718

What city is ZIP code 72718 in?

ZIP code 72718 is primarily assigned to Cave Springs, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72718 in?

ZIP code 72718 falls within Benton County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72718 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 72718 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 72718 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 72718 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72718?

57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72718?

The median household income in ZIP code 72718 is $137,038, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72718 in?

ZIP code 72718 observes the CST timezone.