72734 ZIP Code — Gentry, AR

Benton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72734 is located in Gentry, Arkansas, within Benton County. It covers approximately 81.57 square miles and serves a population of 8,589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72734

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 $176,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,661. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72734 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,589

population

81.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72734 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72734

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72734. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gentry	Acceptable
Gentry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72722 Decatur (4.8 mi) 72761 Siloam Springs (7.2 mi) 72713 Bentonville (9.1 mi) 72736 Gravette (10.2 mi) 72719 Centerton (10.3 mi) 72747 Maysville (10.4 mi) 72739 Hiwasse (11.6 mi) 72712 Bentonville (12 mi) 72718 Cave Springs (12.6 mi) 72762 Springdale (12.8 mi) 72768 Sulphur Springs (13.7 mi) 72704 Fayetteville (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,589
Population density	105 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	81.57 sq mi
Water area	1.20 sq mi
Latitude	36.2719
Longitude	-94.4440
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	47.0%	32.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	35.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	22.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	9.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

8,589

Population

105

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$64,661

Median household income

$31,275

Per capita income

$176,400

Median home value

$937

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

2,735

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

263

Under 5

257

291

5–9

284

292

10–14

286

287

15–19

281

322

20–24

314

576

25–34

563

491

35–44

479

624

45–54

609

268

55–59

261

264

60–64

259

425

65–74

416

181

75–84

177

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,019	23.5%
18 and over	6,570	76.5%
65 and over	1,318	15.3%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.4%

Two or more races 19.1%

Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

Asian 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	6,257	62.4%
Two or more races	1,919	19.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,441	14.4%
Asian	159	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	144	1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	66	0.7%
Other race	44	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	32.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	35.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	22.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	9.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$64,661

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

$1M+ 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,400
Median rent / month	$937
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	21.6%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.6%
Electricity	38.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.6%
Wood	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,978	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	52	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	592	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	573	17.9%
Households with children under 18	1,173	36.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	838	26.2%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	10.7%
Married	55.6%	67.7%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	1.6%	4.5%
Divorced	14.6%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	3.4%
Kindergarten	119	7.4%
Elementary school	907	56.2%
High school	394	24.4%
College / grad school	139	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.9%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Construction 15.4%

Retail trade 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Professional & management 2.9%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 34.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	16.0%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	447	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,069	93.9%
Spanish	525	6.5%
Other Indo-European	378	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	57	0.7%
Other languages	90	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,169	95.1%
Born in same state	7,967	92.8%
Born in different state	4,099	47.7%
Foreign born	202	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	420	4.9%
Not a US citizen	153	36.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	838	9.8%
Italian	558	6.5%
Arab	380	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	0.5%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72734

What city is ZIP code 72734 in?

ZIP code 72734 is primarily assigned to Gentry, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72734 in?

ZIP code 72734 falls within Benton County, Arkansas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72734?

The median home value in ZIP code 72734 is $176,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 72734?

ZIP code 72734 has an estimated population of 8,589 residents, with a density of 105 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72734?

The median household income in ZIP code 72734 is $64,661, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72734 in?

ZIP code 72734 observes the CST timezone.