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ZIP 72712

Pop. 38,690·Benton County·7th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,622/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$343
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ZIP 72712 · $1,622
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,520/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
$19,464/yr
At $1,622/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyBenton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72712 (Bentonville, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,690
Median income
$110,514
Median age
35.6
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
26%
22.4%
30.4%
Under 1826%
18–3422.4%
35–5430.4%
55–6410.4%
65+10.8%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
65.6%
15%
White65.6%
Black3.7%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian6.2%
Other15%
Education (25+)
19.9%
24.2%
50.5%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma19.9%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+50.5%
Housing tenure
58.5%
41.5%
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72712 in Bentonville, AR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,109 → $1,622
up 46.3%
Income
$87,913 → $110,514
up 25.7%
Population
37,794 → 38,690
up 2.4%
Renter share
43.1% → 41.5%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
47.1% → 50.5%
+3.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 72712 in Bentonville, AR paid around $1,109 a month. That figure now sits near $1,622, up 46.3% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 72712 in Bentonville, AR now reports about $110,514, up from $87,913 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 72712 in Bentonville, AR adding about 896 residents over the five-year window, up 2.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 43.1% to 41.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47.1% to 50.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 72712 in Bentonville, AR reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72712 covers Bentonville, AR. The median rent here is $1,622/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($110,514/yr), ZIP 72712 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72712?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72712 (Bentonville, AR) is $1,622. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72712 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72712's median rent of $1,622/mo is $343 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72712 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72712 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #7 out of 59 ZIPs tracked at $1,622/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72712?

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 $1,622/mo in ZIP 72712. The local median household income is $110,514/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72712?

Rent in ZIP 72712 has increased 8.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72712 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72712 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,622/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($110,514/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72712 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72712 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of ZIP 72712 households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72712 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72712 compare to the rest of Bentonville?

ZIP 72712 is more affordable than Bentonville overall. At $1,622/mo, it's $18 below the Bentonville citywide median of $1,640/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72712 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72712 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,622/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 72712's median household income ($110,514/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72712 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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