| ZIP Code | 72715 |
|---|---|
| City | Bella Vista |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Benton County |
| Area Code | 479 |
| Elevation | 1,120 ft |
| Latitude | 36.467146 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.304915 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.5% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 68% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,448 (25.3%) |
| Some College | 1,359 (10%) |
| Associates | 2,333 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,510 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,946 (36.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,880 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $263,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,261/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,367 |
| Vacant Units | 814 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,367 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 814 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 72715 is located in Bella Vista, Arkansas, within Benton County. With a population of 16,920, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.3 years. Economically, 72715 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,880 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 72715 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $263,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,261 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 72715 is primarily White (84.24%). Residents are well-educated — 47.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 72715 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 72715 in Bella Vista, AR is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,920 residents, a median household income of $80,880, and a median home value of $263,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.