ZIP Code 72701 - Fayetteville Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72701 is located in Fayetteville Arkansas. Portions of 72701 are also in Elkins and Greenland and Goshen and Farmington and Fayetteville Township and Greenland Township and White River Township (Washington County) and Prairie Township (Washington County) and Reed Township and Elkins Township and Goshen Township and Wyman Township and Durham Township and Crawford Township (Washington County) and Richland Township (Washington County) and Center Township (Washington County) and Farmington Township and West Fork Township and Valley Township (Washington County). 72701 is entirely within Washington County. Regionally, 72701 is located in the Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area.
ZIP Code 72701 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Fayetteville |
| Primary County | Washington County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 47,780 |
| Area Code(s) | 479 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 72701 Map
72701 Demographics
72701 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 72701 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72701 is White. The current unemployment level in 72701 is 4.2%.
| Population | 47,780 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 359 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,642 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,542 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $509,180 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 12.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 82.9% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 65.26% |
72701 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,620 | 82.76% |
| Black | 2,903 | 6.39% |
| Hispanic | 3,401 | 7.48% |
| Asian | 1,096 | 2.41% |
| Native American | 361 | 0.79% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 73 | 0.16% |
72701 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,552 | 71.17% |
| Black | 538 | 10.78% |
| Hispanic | 677 | 13.56% |
| Asian | 129 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 73 | 1.46% |
72701 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,215 | 6.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,872 | 24.58% |
| High School Diploma | 3,857 | 19.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 468 | 2.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,191 | 6.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,620 | 18.26% |
| Associates Degree | 844 | 4.26% |
| Masters Degree | 2,386 | 12.04% |
| Professional Degree | 842 | 4.25% |
| Doctorate Degree | 527 | 2.66% |
72701 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.98734665, -94.08250427 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 72701 | ElkinsGreenlandGoshenFarmingtonFayetteville TownshipGreenland TownshipWhite River Township (Washington County)Prairie Township (Washington County)Reed TownshipElkins TownshipGoshen TownshipWyman TownshipDurham TownshipCrawford Township (Washington County)Richland Township (Washington County)Center Township (Washington County)Farmington TownshipWest Fork TownshipValley Township (Washington County) |
| Neighborhoods in 72701 | |
| Region | Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 133 Square Miles |
72701 Schools
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72701 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 38b - Lower Boston Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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