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Benton, AR
City in Saline County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72015.
Population
36,595
Land area
23.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,583
ZIP codes
1
Benton and its ZIP codes
Benton at a glance
- Benton is about 27 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 12th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $72,876 a year, 20% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,700 (13% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,072 a month.
Local data for Benton, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,876
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$212,700
Median rent
$1,072/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,451), German Americans (4,022), Mexican Americans (2,155).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,565
28,549 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,086
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$867M
FY 2026, $7,021 per person
How people get to work
Benton, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
237
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 31°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Benton
1 in or overlapping Benton. Population shown
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SalemCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.1 |
| BryantCity | 4.5 mi | 20.5 |
| HaskellCity | 6.9 mi | 4.9 |
| AlexanderCity | 7.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Shannon HillsCity | 7.5 mi | 2.6 |
| BauxiteTown | 7.6 mi | 3.4 |
| AvillaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 6.3 |
| SardisCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| TraskwoodCity | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| TullTown | 11 mi | 4 |
| East EndCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 20.1 |
| LandmarkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.8 |
| LonsdaleTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Little RockCity | 17 mi | 121.2 |
| Magnet CoveCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| Cammack VillageCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, AR in?
- Benton is in Saline County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Benton, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Benton include 72015.
- What is the population of Benton, AR?
- About 36,595 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include Salem (2.6 mi), Bryant (4.5 mi), Haskell (6.9 mi), Alexander (7.4 mi), Shannon Hills (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023