ZIP Code · AR

ZIP 72730

Part of Farmington, AR

Pop. 11,570·Washington County·6th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas

Median rent (all units)

$1,665/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

-$267

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 72730 · $1,665

More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,240

1 BR

$1,370

2 BR

$1,660

3 BR

$2,310

4 BR+

$2,730

Research median

$1,660/mo

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

Rent trends

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 72730 changed +1.0% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($91,731) is $2,293 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,660); a 3-bedroom is $2,310.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 72753, 8 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,498/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 72730. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,980/yr

At $1,665/mo median

Location

CityFarmington

StateAR

CountyWashington County

Rent Market Meter

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 (+1.0% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72730 (Farmington, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

11,570

Median income

$91,731

Median age

37.3

Renters

23.5%

Age distribution

24.8%

22.1%

25.8%

16.2%

Under 1824.8%

18–3422.1%

35–5425.8%

55–6411.2%

65+16.2%

Gender

52.2%

47.8%

Male52.2%

Female47.8%

Race & ethnicity

78.4%

12.7%

White78.4%

Black2.7%

Hispanic5.5%

Asian0.7%

Other12.7%

Education (25+)

36.2%

26.1%

32.5%

No HS diploma5.2%

HS diploma36.2%

Some college26.1%

Bachelor's+32.5%

Housing tenure

76.5%

23.5%

Owner76.5%

Renter23.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72730 in Farmington, AR has changed in 5 years

Income

$70,116 → $91,731

up 30.8%

Population

10,101 → 11,570

up 14.5%

Renter share

18.7% → 23.5%

+4.8 pts

Bachelor's+

24.1% → 32.5%

+8.4 pts

Median age

38.5 → 37.3

-1.2 yrs

Median household income grew from $70,116 to $91,731 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 10,101 to 11,570 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.5% change. About 23.5% of households rent today, against 18.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.1% to 32.5%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 72730 covers Farmington, AR. The median rent here is $1,665/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($91,731/yr), ZIP 72730 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72730?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,665/mo in ZIP 72730. The local median household income is $91,731/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72730?

Rent in ZIP 72730 has risen 1.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 72730 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72730 is one of the pricier among Arkansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #6 of 61 at $1,665/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 72730 changed +1.0%, against a typical +2.4% across the 44 Arkansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.