72703 ZIP Code — Fayetteville, AR
Washington County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72703 is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, within Washington County. It covers approximately 40.21 square miles and serves a population of 35,324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.
About ZIP code 72703
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $295,200. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($57,175) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
35,324
population
40.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72703 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72703
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72703. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72764 Springdale (4.5 mi)
72764 Springdale (4.5 mi)
72727 Elkins (8.5 mi)
72745 Lowell (9.4 mi)
72738 Hindsville (10.3 mi)
72762 Springdale (11.1 mi)
72701 Fayetteville (12.1 mi)
72730 Farmington (13 mi)
72730 Farmington (13 mi)
72758 Rogers (13.2 mi)
72704 Fayetteville (13.6 mi)
72718 Cave Springs (13.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,324 |
| Population density | 878 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 143 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 40.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.1182 |
| Longitude | -94.0600 |
| 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 | 50.3% | 46.8% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.8% | 29.4% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
35,324
Population
878
People per sq mi
33.4
Median age
$57,175
Median household income
$41,362
Per capita income
$295,200
Median home value
$907
Median monthly rent
39.1%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
1,168
Housing units
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,159
Under 5
1,234
1,100
5–9
1,171
858
10–14
914
683
15–19
728
1,969
20–24
2,096
3,169
25–34
3,374
2,523
35–44
2,687
1,893
45–54
2,015
713
55–59
759
816
60–64
868
1,239
65–74
1,319
610
75–84
650
376
85+
401
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,388 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 27,936 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,595 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 33.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.9%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7.4%
Black or African American
4.3%
Asian
3.4%
Other race
2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,198 | 73.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,182 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,825 | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,658 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1,314 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 816 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.3% | 46.8% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.8% | 29.4% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
11.9%
$25k–$35k
10.3%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $57,175 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k–$300k
30.2%
$300k–$500k
29.7%
$500k–$1M
14.2%
$1M+
4.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,200 |
| Median rent / month | $907 |
| Owner occupied | 39.1% |
| Renter occupied | 60.9% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 47.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 13.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.3% |
| Electricity | 53.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,762 | 35.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,385 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,704 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,320 | 32.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,996 | 24.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,145 | 19.4% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.8% | 37.7% |
| Married | 45.8% | 39.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.1%
HS graduate
21.0%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
27.3%
Graduate / professional
23.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 745 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 416 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,022 | 33.5% |
| High school | 1,180 | 13.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,666 | 40.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.3%
Retail trade
16.4%
Professional & management
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Other services
4.0%
Construction
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Public administration
1.5%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.0% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 6.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.1% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.5% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 9.9% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
Poverty
All people
17.2%
Under 18 years
20.5%
18 and over
16.3%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
30.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.0% |
| Retirement income | 14.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 18.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,798 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 26.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.2% |
| Public insurance | 30.3% |
| No insurance | 7.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,931 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 875 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 225 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 122 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 425 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,043 | 93.5% |
| Born in same state | 32,812 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 17,360 | 49.1% |
| Foreign born | 231 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,281 | 6.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 649 | 28.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,308 | 15% |
| Italian | 4,448 | 12.6% |
| Arab | 1,850 | 5.2% |
| English | 447 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 414 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 190 | 0.5% |
| German | 111 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 62 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 30 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.8% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72703
What city is ZIP code 72703 in?
ZIP code 72703 is primarily assigned to Fayetteville, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72703 in?
ZIP code 72703 falls within Washington County, Arkansas.
Is ZIP code 72703 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 72703 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72703?
51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72703?
17% of residents in ZIP code 72703 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 72703?
ZIP code 72703 has an estimated population of 35,324 residents, with a density of 879 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 72703 in?
ZIP code 72703 observes the CST timezone.