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ZIP 72701

Pop. 49,835·Washington County·10th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,590/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$375
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ZIP 72701 · $1,590
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,360/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
$19,080/yr
At $1,590/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyWashington County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72701 (Fayetteville, AR) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,835
Median income
$55,506
Median age
24.3
Renters
56.6%
Age distribution
15.8%
46.9%
18.9%
Under 1815.8%
18–3446.9%
35–5418.9%
55–648.2%
65+10.3%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
72.5%
White72.5%
Black5.5%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian2.4%
Other10.5%
Education (25+)
26.3%
23.9%
43.7%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+43.7%
Housing tenure
43.4%
56.6%
Owner43.4%
Renter56.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72701 in Fayetteville, AR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,162 → $1,590
up 36.8%
Income
$44,542 → $55,506
up 24.6%
Population
46,959 → 49,835
up 6.1%
Renter share
57.3% → 56.6%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
44% → 43.7%
-0.3 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 72701 in Fayetteville, AR paid around $1,162 a month. That figure now sits near $1,590, up 36.8% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,542 in 2021 to $55,506 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 72701 in Fayetteville, AR adding about 2,876 residents over the five-year window, up 6.1% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 72701 in Fayetteville, AR market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72701 covers Fayetteville, AR. The median rent here is $1,590/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($55,506/yr), ZIP 72701 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72701 (Fayetteville, AR) is $1,590. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72701's median rent of $1,590/mo is $375 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72701 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72701 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #10 out of 59 ZIPs tracked at $1,590/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,590/mo in ZIP 72701. The local median household income is $55,506/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72701?

Rent in ZIP 72701 has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72701 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,590/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($55,506/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72701 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 72701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.6% of ZIP 72701 households are renters, while 43.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 72701 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 72701 compare to the rest of Fayetteville?

ZIP 72701 is more affordable than Fayetteville overall. At $1,590/mo, it's $130 below the Fayetteville citywide median of $1,720/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,590/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 72701's median household income ($55,506/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72701 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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