ZIP Code 72701
ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Washington County, Arkansas.
- Population
- 48,964
- Median household income
- $50,413
- Median home value
- $323,900
+8.6%’19–’23
+32.6%’19–’23
+53.7%’19–’23
Covering part of Washington County, Arkansas, ZIP Code 72701 has about 48,964 residents. At $50,413, its median household income sits below Washington County's $66,426.
From 2019 to 2023, ZIP Code 72701's population grew 8.6% from 45,104 to 48,964, while its median gross rent rose 26.0% from $772 to $973.
Households average 2.34 people. The median gross rent is $973.
Demographics
ACS 2019–2023- Population
- 48,964
- Median age
- 24.1 yrs
- Median household income
- $50,413
- Median home value
- $323,900
- Median gross rent
- $973
- Housing units
- 20,057
- Homeownership rate
- 44.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.5%
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%
Trends
ACS 5-year · 2019–202345,10448,964
$38,031$50,413
$210,800$323,900
$772$973
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 45,104 | $38,031 | $210,800 | $772 |
| 2020 | 45,396 | $41,851 | $244,800 | $813 |
| 2021 | 46,959 | $44,542 | $265,200 | $823 |
| 2022 | 47,780 | $49,169 | $299,600 | $896 |
| 2023 | 48,964 | $50,413 | $323,900 | $973 |
Each year is a US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimate ending that year.
Age distribution
Under 53.7%
5 to 1712.8%
18 to 2434.9%
25 to 3410.8%
35 to 4410.7%
45 to 548.1%
55 to 648.7%
65 to 746.6%
75 and over3.7%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,797 | 3.7% |
| 5 to 17 | 6,284 | 12.8% |
| 18 to 24 | 17,074 | 34.9% |
| 25 to 34 | 5,297 | 10.8% |
| 35 to 44 | 5,256 | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 | 3,974 | 8.1% |
| 55 to 64 | 4,253 | 8.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 3,240 | 6.6% |
| 75 and over | 1,789 | 3.7% |
Race & ethnicity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 35,908 | 73.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,629 | 5.4% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 310 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1,470 | 3.0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 148 | 0.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,380 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3,975 | 8.1% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
No high school diploma7.1%
High school graduate27.2%
Some college or associate's23.2%
Bachelor's degree24.3%
Graduate or professional degree18.2%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 1,695 | 7.1% |
| High school graduate | 6,470 | 27.2% |
| Some college or associate's | 5,535 | 23.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,778 | 24.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4,331 | 18.2% |
Commute to work
- Mean travel time to work
- 18 min
Drove alone72.4%
Carpooled7.1%
Public transit0.7%
Walked4.5%
Bicycle1.1%
Worked from home13.2%
Other means1.0%
How workers get to work
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 15,419 | 72.4% |
| Carpooled | 1,520 | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 140 | 0.7% |
| Walked | 948 | 4.5% |
| Bicycle | 227 | 1.1% |
| Worked from home | 2,812 | 13.2% |
| Other means | 218 | 1.0% |
Travel time
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 7,752 | 42.0% |
| 15 to 29 min | 7,087 | 38.4% |
| 30 to 44 min | 2,666 | 14.4% |
| 45 to 59 min | 480 | 2.6% |
| 60+ min | 487 | 2.6% |
Households
- Average household size
- 2.34
- Poverty rate
- 28.3% (11,781 of 41,624)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Family households | 8,683 | 48.6% |
| Nonfamily households | 9,170 | 51.4% |
Housing
- Median year structure built
- 1991
Occupancy
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupied | 17,853 | 89.0% |
| Vacant | 2,204 | 11.0% |
Tenure (of occupied units)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 7,899 | 44.2% |
| Renter-occupied | 9,954 | 55.8% |
1-unit, detached52.8%
1-unit, attached2.8%
2 to 4 units9.0%
5 to 19 units20.5%
20 or more units10.8%
Mobile home & other4.0%
Units in structure
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 10,595 | 52.8% |
| 1-unit, attached | 567 | 2.8% |
| 2 to 4 units | 1,815 | 9.0% |
| 5 to 19 units | 4,115 | 20.5% |
| 20 or more units | 2,166 | 10.8% |
| Mobile home & other | 799 | 4.0% |
Geography
- ZCTA
- 72701
- Land area
- 126 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.87 sq mi
- Center point
- 35.9924, -94.0856
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- Highest poverty rate
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- Highest homeownership rate
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- Longest commutes
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- Newest housing
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- Fastest-growing (2019–2023)
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