Arkansas · City Profile
Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville sits in Washington, Arkansas, and is covered by 4 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 111,936 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Fayetteville has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $289,566 and median asking rent runs around $974 per month. Median household income hovers around $63,223. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Fayetteville
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72701 | Washington | 47,780 | $49,169 | $299,600 |
| 72702 | Washington | 0 | — | — |
| 72703 | Washington | 35,324 | $57,175 | $295,200 |
| 72704 | Washington | 28,832 | $83,327 | $273,900 |
Thinking about relocating to Fayetteville?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $289,566, and median rent is $974. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.