County

Benton County, AR

22 ZIP codes  ·  17 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥282,574Population
💰$90,504Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$299,525Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.6%Hispanic: 17.6%Black: 2%Asian: 4.5%Other: 13%Race
White61.6%
Hispanic17.6%
Black2.0%
Asian4.5%
Other13.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma3,122 (1.8%)
HS Graduate48,048 (27.6%)
Some College17,682 (10.2%)
Associates24,745 (14.2%)
Bachelors13,598 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree66,881 (38.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 27.6%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad27.6%
Some College10.2%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,504 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$299,525 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,188/mo
Total Housing Units114,394
Vacant Units10,374

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
62%
About Benton County, AR

Benton County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 22 ZIP codes spanning 17 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 282,574 residents. With a median age of 36.73, it is a relatively young county.

Benton County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $90,503 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.5% is well below the national average.

Housing in Benton County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $299,525 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,187. Homeownership rates are high at 66.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Benton County are majority White (61.6%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Benton County, AR is a middle-income area in Arkansas. The 22 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Benton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
72714 Bella Vista 14,108 $94,464 $254,800 $1,337 6.9% 48.7%
72715 Bella Vista 16,920 $80,880 $263,700 $1,261 1.6% 47.5%
72712 Bentonville 38,072 $102,073 $401,300 $1,197 2.8% 58.4%
72713 Bentonville 26,293 $117,752 $355,000 $1,302 2.3% 66.2%
72718 Cave Springs 5,528 $141,404 $407,200 $2,099 4.2% 59.3%
72719 Centerton 18,896 $111,250 $283,300 $1,432 2.2% 49.7%
72722 Decatur 2,920 $52,333 $178,200 $788 5.0% 29.1%
72732 Garfield 5,493 $68,548 $236,600 $955 2.2% 33.1%
72734 Gentry 8,385 $68,716 $198,000 $1,079 0.9% 23.7%
72736 Gravette 7,519 $73,565 $277,500 $1,012 2.1% 33.8%
72739 Hiwasse 494 $82,054 $987 0.0% 22.4%
72745 Lowell 14,521 $88,958 $255,700 $1,119 2.3% 35.5%
72751 Pea Ridge 9,324 $92,173 $258,200 $1,395 2.3% 35.9%
72756 Rogers 41,278 $70,900 $243,000 $914 4.4% 34.5%
72758 Rogers 47,781 $94,605 $358,200 $1,300 2.6% 51.3%
72761 Siloam Springs 23,703 $69,620 $218,700 $936 3.6% 37.2%
72768 Sulphur Springs 1,320 $43,625 $147,400 $731 4.8% 27.2%