72739 ZIP Code — Hiwasse, AR
Benton County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72739 is located in Hiwasse, Arkansas, within Benton County. It covers approximately 4.43 square miles and serves a population of 430 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.
About ZIP code 72739
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $78,304. 32% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
430
population
4.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72739 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72739
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hiwasse | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72719 Centerton (4.1 mi)
72736 Gravette (6.9 mi)
72712 Bentonville (7.7 mi)
72722 Decatur (7.9 mi)
72768 Sulphur Springs (8.4 mi)
72713 Bentonville (9 mi)
64854 Noel (9.8 mi)
64856 Pineville (10.2 mi)
72716 Bentonville (11.3 mi)
72734 Gentry (11.6 mi)
72718 Cave Springs (12.5 mi)
72751 Pea Ridge (12.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 430 |
| Population density | 97 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.4200 |
| Longitude | -94.3468 |
| 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 | 43.8% | 32.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.7% | 35.6% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.6% | 22.6% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 9.3% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
430
Population
97
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$78,304
Median household income
$41,560
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,060
Median monthly rent
55.2%
Home ownership
0.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
162
Housing units
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
Under 5
7
16
5–9
18
6
10–14
6
17
15–19
18
20
25–34
21
65
35–44
71
7
45–54
8
27
55–59
29
8
60–64
8
11
65–74
12
7
75–84
7
16
85+
18
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 95 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 335 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 71 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.7%
Two or more races
16%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 359 | 80.7% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 3.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.8% | 32.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.7% | 35.6% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.6% | 22.6% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 9.3% | 4.0% |
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
1.5%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
24.2%
$75k–$100k
43.8%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 43.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.5% |
| Median income | $78,304 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.2%
$50k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
8.4%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
6.5%
$500k–$1M
34.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,060 |
| Owner occupied | 55.2% |
| Renter occupied | 44.8% |
| Vacant | 22.1% |
| Single-family detached | 82.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 28.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 16.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 65.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 2.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% |
| 3 or more | 60.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.6% |
| Electricity | 20.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 71.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 71 | 36.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 18 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 56 | 28.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 49 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 57 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 62 | 32.0% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.3% | 21.7% |
| Married | 42.6% | 37.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 25.0% |
| Divorced | 31.1% | 15.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
39.4%
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
34.6%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 18.5% |
| Elementary school | 31 | 38.3% |
| High school | 35 | 43.2% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
27.3%
Other services
17.2%
Retail trade
16.3%
Transportation & utilities
14.1%
Education & healthcare
11.5%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Professional & management
6.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 59.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 24.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 92.1% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.5% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
0.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.0% |
| Retirement income | 14.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 17 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 19.3% |
| 65 and over | 39.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.0% |
| Public insurance | 43.0% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 416 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 430 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 426 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 283 | 65.8% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 107 | 24.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.1% |
| Internet access | 91.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72739
What city is ZIP code 72739 in?
ZIP code 72739 is primarily assigned to Hiwasse, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72739 in?
ZIP code 72739 falls within Benton County, Arkansas.
What is the population of ZIP code 72739?
ZIP code 72739 has an estimated population of 430 residents, with a density of 97 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72739?
The median household income in ZIP code 72739 is $78,304, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72739 in?
ZIP code 72739 observes the CST timezone.