72736 ZIP Code — Gravette, AR

Benton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72736 is located in Gravette, Arkansas, within Benton County. It covers approximately 98.49 square miles and serves a population of 7,914 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72736

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 $250,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,913) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 72736 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,914

population

98.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72736 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72736

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72736. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gravette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72768 Sulphur Springs (3.5 mi) 72722 Decatur (5.4 mi) 72747 Maysville (6.6 mi) 72739 Hiwasse (6.9 mi) 64854 Noel (9 mi) 72719 Centerton (9.8 mi) 72734 Gentry (10.2 mi) 64863 South West City (11.9 mi) 64847 Lanagan (12.6 mi) 72713 Bentonville (13.2 mi) 72712 Bentonville (13.5 mi) 64856 Pineville (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,914
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	98.49 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.4184
Longitude	-94.4713
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	38.7%	32.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	35.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	22.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	5.7%	9.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

7,914

Population

People per sq mi

33.8

Median age

$72,913

Median household income

$33,010

Per capita income

$250,700

Median home value

$1,017

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

2,209

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

213

Under 5

213

344

5–9

344

381

10–14

382

391

15–19

391

310

20–24

310

392

25–34

392

526

35–44

527

548

45–54

549

158

55–59

159

202

60–64

203

351

65–74

351

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,340	29.6%
18 and over	5,574	70.4%
65 and over	979	12.4%
Median age	33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.2%

Two or more races 11.5%

Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

Other race 1.9%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,582	74.2%
Two or more races	1,021	11.5%
Hispanic or Latino	952	10.7%
Other race	169	1.9%
Black or African American	80	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	51	0.6%
Asian	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.7%	32.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	35.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	22.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	5.7%	9.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 25.8%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	25.8%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$72,913

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 16.5%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,700
Median rent / month	$1,017
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	14.6%
2000–2009	27.5%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	14.8%
2 vehicles	46.8%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.3%
Electricity	38.5%
Propane / LP gas	19.2%
Wood	9.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,559	65.1%
Cohabiting couple	75	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	228	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	534	22.3%
Households with children under 18	1,067	44.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	720	30.1%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	24.3%
Married	55.4%	54.9%
Separated	1.1%	1.9%
Widowed	1.0%	6.8%
Divorced	7.0%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	108	4.7%
Kindergarten	112	4.9%
Elementary school	1,082	47.1%
High school	738	32.1%
College / grad school	256	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.8%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Professional & management 8.6%

Other services 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Construction 5.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 4.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	364	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,488	94.6%
Spanish	69	0.9%
Other Indo-European	39	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	0.3%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,785	98.4%
Born in same state	7,754	98.0%
Born in different state	4,129	52.2%
Foreign born	31	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	129	1.6%
Not a US citizen	90	69.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	790	10%
Arab	511	6.5%
Italian	501	6.3%
English	77	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	0.3%
Irish	25	0.3%
German	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72736

What city is ZIP code 72736 in?

ZIP code 72736 is primarily assigned to Gravette, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72736 in?

ZIP code 72736 falls within Benton County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72736 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 72736 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 72736?

ZIP code 72736 has an estimated population of 7,914 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72736?

The median household income in ZIP code 72736 is $72,913, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72736?

The median home value in ZIP code 72736 is $250,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 72736 in?

ZIP code 72736 observes the CST timezone.