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ZIP 72730

Pop. 11,570·Washington County·6th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,623/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
-$342
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ZIP 72730 · $1,623
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,476/yr
At $1,623/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyWashington County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 6.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.0% YoY, +1.5% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72730 covers Farmington, AR. The median rent here is $1,623/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($91,731/yr), ZIP 72730 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72730?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72730 (Farmington, AR) is $1,623. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72730 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72730's median rent of $1,623/mo is $342 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72730 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72730 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #6 out of 59 ZIPs tracked at $1,623/mo.

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 $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,623/mo in ZIP 72730. The local median household income is $91,731/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72730?

Rent in ZIP 72730 has decreased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 72730 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72730 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,623/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($91,731/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72730 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72730 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.5% of ZIP 72730 households are renters, while 76.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72730 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72730 compare to the rest of Farmington?

ZIP 72730 sits right at the Farmington citywide median of $1,623/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72730 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72730 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,623/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 72730's median household income ($91,731/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72730 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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