Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.4% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,122 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 48,048 (27.6%) |
| Some College | 17,682 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 24,745 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 13,598 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 66,881 (38.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,504 ▲ 19% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $299,525 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,188/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 114,394 |
| Vacant Units | 10,374 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |