ZIP Code 72703 - Fayetteville Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72703 is located in Fayetteville Arkansas. Portions of 72703 are also in Goshen and Goshen Township and Fayetteville Township and Prairie Township (Washington County) and Brush Creek Township and Prairie Township (Madison County). 72703 is primarily within Washington County, with some portions in Madison County. Regionally, 72703 is located in the Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area.
ZIP Code 72703 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Fayetteville |
| Primary County | Washington County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 35,324 |
| Area Code(s) | 479 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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72703 Demographics
72703 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 72703 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72703 is White. The current unemployment level in 72703 is 4.2%.
| Population | 35,324 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 834 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,270 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,136 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $609,160 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.91% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 74.54% |
72703 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,643 | 83.7% |
| Black | 1,688 | 5.11% |
| Hispanic | 2,175 | 6.59% |
| Asian | 1,347 | 4.08% |
| Native American | 92 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 83 | 0.25% |
72703 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,245 | 79.44% |
| Black | 155 | 5.48% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 9.24% |
| Asian | 129 | 4.56% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 26 | 0.92% |
72703 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 963 | 5.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,882 | 29.23% |
| High School Diploma | 3,197 | 19.14% |
| No High School Diploma | 147 | 0.88% |
| GED or Alternate | 729 | 4.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,890 | 17.3% |
| Associates Degree | 823 | 4.93% |
| Masters Degree | 1,684 | 10.08% |
| Professional Degree | 493 | 2.95% |
| Doctorate Degree | 895 | 5.36% |
72703 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.11718369, -94.04363251 |
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| 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 | 42 Square Miles |
72703 Schools
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72703 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 | 39a - Springfield Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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