72704 ZIP Code — Fayetteville, AR
Washington County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72704 is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, within Washington County. It covers approximately 77.02 square miles and serves a population of 28,832 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.
About ZIP code 72704
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 $273,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
The gap between median ($83,327) 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
28,832
population
77.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72704 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72704
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72704. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville | Acceptable |
| Fayetteville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72730 Farmington (5.4 mi)
72730 Farmington (5.4 mi)
72762 Springdale (6.6 mi)
72761 Siloam Springs (9.4 mi)
72744 Lincoln (12 mi)
72718 Cave Springs (12.2 mi)
72769 Summers (12.4 mi)
72713 Bentonville (13.3 mi)
72703 Fayetteville (13.6 mi)
72753 Prairie Grove (13.7 mi)
72734 Gentry (13.8 mi)
72745 Lowell (14.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,832 |
| Population density | 374 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 143 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 77.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.59 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.1076 |
| Longitude | -94.3039 |
| 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 | 34.8% | 46.8% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 29.4% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
28,832
Population
374
People per sq mi
32.5
Median age
$83,327
Median household income
$50,156
Per capita income
$273,900
Median home value
$1,121
Median monthly rent
62.7%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
1,414
Housing units
54.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,091
Under 5
1,041
976
5–9
930
698
10–14
666
702
15–19
669
1,490
20–24
1,421
3,276
25–34
3,123
1,907
35–44
1,818
1,373
45–54
1,309
1,057
55–59
1,007
832
60–64
793
878
65–74
837
357
75–84
340
123
85+
118
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,133 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 22,699 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,653 | 9.2% |
| Median age | 32.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.3%
Two or more races
10%
Hispanic or Latino
8.6%
Black or African American
2.9%
Other race
2.7%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,419 | 74.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,142 | 10% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,696 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 904 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 864 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 311 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 191 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.8% | 46.8% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 29.4% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
12.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 12.3% |
| Median income | $83,327 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
5.6%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k–$300k
30.9%
$300k–$500k
34.7%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $273,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,121 |
| Owner occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter occupied | 37.3% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 70.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 25.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 33.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% |
| 3 or more | 21.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.2% |
| Electricity | 47.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,943 | 47.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 819 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,594 | 20.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,093 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,541 | 28.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,159 | 17.3% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.7% | 29.5% |
| Married | 57.3% | 51.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
16.1%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
29.0%
Graduate / professional
25.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 54.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 643 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten | 363 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,320 | 31.5% |
| High school | 903 | 12.3% |
| College / grad school | 3,129 | 42.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.5%
Retail trade
13.9%
Professional & management
10.6%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Construction
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Other services
5.4%
Wholesale trade
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Public administration
3.7%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 56.9% |
| Service | 10.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.4% |
| Government | 17.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.6% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 15.4% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
5.1%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
6.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.5% |
| Retirement income | 14.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 23.5% |
| High cholesterol | 25.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 16.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,707 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 30.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.5% |
| Public insurance | 25.5% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,700 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 427 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 402 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,678 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 27,235 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 14,402 | 50.0% |
| Foreign born | 443 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,154 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 457 | 39.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,696 | 16.3% |
| Italian | 3,495 | 12.1% |
| Arab | 1,916 | 6.6% |
| English | 491 | 1.7% |
| German | 148 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 145 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 47 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72704
What city is ZIP code 72704 in?
ZIP code 72704 is primarily assigned to Fayetteville, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72704 in?
ZIP code 72704 falls within Washington County, Arkansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72704?
54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 72704?
ZIP code 72704 has an estimated population of 28,832 residents, with a density of 374 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72704?
The median household income in ZIP code 72704 is $83,327, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72704?
The median home value in ZIP code 72704 is $273,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 72704 in?
ZIP code 72704 observes the CST timezone.