Fayetteville, AR — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 72701 serves a portion of Fayetteville, Arkansas, within Washington County. This community is home to approximately 46,624 residents, with a median age of 38.1 years. The median household income of $35,478 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $170,294 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 74% owner-occupied and 26% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Fayetteville is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 92 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 65% and an unemployment rate of 8.7%, 72701 reflects the economic character of Washington County in Arkansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 46,624 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,096 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $35,478 | ↓ 47% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $170,294 | ↓ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 92 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | ↑ 123% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 25.6% | ↑ 125% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 65% | ↑ 86% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 38.1 yrs | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 18,649 | — |