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ZIP 72019

Part of Benton, AR
Pop. 30,055·Saline County·5th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,637/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$328
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ZIP 72019 · $1,637
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,780
Research median
$1,120/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,644/yr
At $1,637/mo median
Location
CityBenton
StateAR
CountySaline County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.5% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72019 (Benton, AR) is majority owner-occupied, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,055
Median income
$87,869
Median age
39.6
Renters
25.1%
Age distribution
21.8%
22.7%
27.5%
16.2%
Under 1821.8%
18–3422.7%
35–5427.5%
55–6411.8%
65+16.2%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
84.4%
White84.4%
Black4%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian1.4%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
30.4%
31.5%
33.6%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+33.6%
Housing tenure
74.9%
25.1%
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72019 in Benton, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,810 → $87,869
up 14.4%
Population
28,491 → 30,055
up 5.5%
Renter share
22.8% → 25.1%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
31.8% → 33.6%
+1.8 pts
Median age
38.7 → 39.6
+0.9 yrs

Median household income rose from $76,810 to $87,869 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.4% shift. The population has grown by 5.5% since 2021, moving from about 28,491 residents to roughly 30,055. Renters now make up 25.1% of households, compared with 22.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72019 covers Benton, AR. The median rent here is $1,637/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($87,869/yr), ZIP 72019 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72019?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72019 (Benton, AR) is $1,637. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72019 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72019's median rent of $1,637/mo is $328 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72019 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72019 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #5 out of 59 ZIPs tracked at $1,637/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72019?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,637/mo in ZIP 72019. The local median household income is $87,869/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72019?

Rent in ZIP 72019 has increased 13.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72019 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72019 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,637/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($87,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72019 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72019 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.1% of ZIP 72019 households are renters, while 74.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72019 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72019 compare to the rest of Benton?

ZIP 72019 is pricier than Benton as a whole. At $1,637/mo, it's $168 above the Benton citywide median of $1,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72019 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72019 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,637/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 72019's median household income ($87,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72019 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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