72701 ZIP Code, Fayetteville, AR
72701 is a ZIP code in Fayetteville, Arkansas in Washington County. It covers 126 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72774, 72703 and 72727. 49,835 people live here in 17,965 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Arkansas ZIP codes. With about 396 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (43% own). Median household income is $55,506, close to the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 24.3, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fayetteville, AR
- County: Washington County
- Land area: 126 sq mi
- Population: 49,835
- Median household income: $55,506
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 49,835 |
| Households | 17,965 |
| Median household income | $55,506 |
| Income per person | $31,202 |
| Median age | 24.3 |
| Homeowners | 43.4% |
| Median home value | $355,300 |
| Median rent | $1,040 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 27.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.2% |
| Broadband internet | 87.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.0% |
| $10–15K | 4.6% |
| $15–25K | 9.7% |
| $25–35K | 8.3% |
| $35–50K | 13.2% |
| $50–75K | 15.9% |
| $75–100K | 11.4% |
| $100–150K | 10.8% |
| $150–200K | 6.6% |
| $200K+ | 8.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.8% |
| 10–19 | 20.0% |
| 20–24 | 22.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 8.7% |
| 55–64 | 8.2% |
| 65–74 | 6.5% |
| 75+ | 3.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.3% |
| Owned outright | 13.5% |
| Rented | 48.9% |
| Vacant | 13.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 51.1% |
| Townhome | 3.3% |
| 2–4 units | 8.8% |
| 5–19 units | 20.6% |
| 20+ units | 12.5% |
| Mobile / other | 3.6% |
Businesses in 72701
1,243 business establishments with 16,284 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 217
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 198
- Retail Trade: 143
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 119
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 116
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 106
- Construction: 91
- Finance and Insurance: 50
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72774 — West Fork city, AR (5.4 mi)
- 72703 — Fayetteville city, AR (9 mi)
- 72727 — Goshen town, AR (10.1 mi)
- 72730 — Farmington city, AR (10.6 mi)
- 72764 — Springdale city, AR (12.7 mi)
- 72704 — Fayetteville city, AR (14.1 mi)
- 72773 — Wesley CDP, AR (14.1 mi)
- 72753 — Prairie Grove city, AR (14.3 mi)
Areas that include 72701
- Fayetteville, AR ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Elkins, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Greenland, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Washington County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 13: highest median home value in Washington County
- No. 1 of 13: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Washington County
- No. 1 of 13: lowest median age in Washington County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72701, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72701 in?
- 72701 is a Fayetteville, AR mailing address. By land area, 20% lies inside Fayetteville and 3% lies inside Greenland; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72701 in?
- 72701 is in Washington County.
- What is the population of 72701?
- About 49,835 people (±1,945), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 48,269.
- What is the median household income in 72701?
- $55,506 (±$4,539), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72701?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72701 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72701?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72774 (5.4 mi, West Fork), 72703 (9 mi, Fayetteville), 72727 (10.1 mi, Goshen), 72730 (10.6 mi, Farmington), 72764 (12.7 mi, Springdale) and 72704 (14.1 mi, Fayetteville).
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