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ZIP 72703

Pop. 35,896·Washington County·13th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,573/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$392
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ZIP 72703 · $1,573
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,150
Research median
$1,310/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
$18,876/yr
At $1,573/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyWashington County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.2% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72703 (Fayetteville, AR) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 46.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,896
Median income
$60,568
Median age
32.5
Renters
62%
Age distribution
21.5%
31.8%
24.8%
13.3%
Under 1821.5%
18–3431.8%
35–5424.8%
55–648.5%
65+13.3%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
72.3%
White72.3%
Black5.2%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian2.5%
Other11.4%
Education (25+)
23.8%
24.7%
46.9%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+46.9%
Housing tenure
38%
62%
Owner38%
Renter62%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72703 in Fayetteville, AR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,027 → $1,573
up 53.2%
Income
$52,136 → $60,568
up 16.2%
Population
34,274 → 35,896
up 4.7%
Renter share
60.4% → 62%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
51.4% → 46.9%
-4.5 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 72703 in Fayetteville, AR has increased by $546 per month, settling near $1,573 after starting the period at $1,027. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 72703 in Fayetteville, AR now reports about $60,568, up from $52,136 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 37.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,274 to 35,896 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% change. About 62% of households rent today, against 60.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 51.4% to 46.9%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 72703 in Fayetteville, AR reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72703 covers Fayetteville, AR. The median rent here is $1,573/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($60,568/yr), ZIP 72703 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72703?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72703 (Fayetteville, AR) is $1,573. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72703 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72703's median rent of $1,573/mo is $392 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72703 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72703 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #13 out of 59 ZIPs tracked at $1,573/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72703?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,573/mo in ZIP 72703. The local median household income is $60,568/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72703?

Rent in ZIP 72703 has increased 11.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72703 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72703 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,573/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($60,568/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72703 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 72703 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62% of ZIP 72703 households are renters, while 38% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 72703 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 72703 compare to the rest of Fayetteville?

ZIP 72703 is more affordable than Fayetteville overall. At $1,573/mo, it's $147 below the Fayetteville citywide median of $1,720/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72703 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72703 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,573/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 72703's median household income ($60,568/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72703 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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