ZIP Code · AR

ZIP 72019

Part of Benton, AR

Pop. 30,055·Saline County·10th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas

Median rent (all units)

$1,610/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$322

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ZIP 72019 · $1,610

More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Arkansas

Rent in ZIP 72019 changed +8.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 44 Arkansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($87,869) is $2,197 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,780).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 72019. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,320/yr

At $1,610/mo median

Location

CityBenton

StateAR

CountySaline County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

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Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, +0.8% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 72019 covers Benton, AR. The median rent here is $1,610/mo as of October 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 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $64,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,610/mo in ZIP 72019. The local median household income is $87,869/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72019?

Rent in ZIP 72019 has risen 8.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 72019 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72019 is one of the pricier among Arkansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #10 of 61 at $1,610/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 72019 changed +8.1%, against a typical +2.4% across the 44 Arkansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.