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Fayetteville, AR
City in Washington County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72701, 72703, 72704.
Population
99,319
Land area
54.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,814
ZIP codes
3
Fayetteville and its ZIP codes
Fayetteville at a glance
- Fayetteville is about 31 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 2nd most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $62,695 a year, 3% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $349,600 (86% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,065 a month.
Local data for Fayetteville, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals4
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools32
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks51
- Post Offices6
- Parks57
- Grocery Stores32
- Restaurants416
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers7
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools10
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places53
Housing and community stats
Fayetteville, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,695
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$349,600
Median rent
$1,065/mo
Homeownership
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher
49.0%
Median age
28.8
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,624), Irish Americans (10,542), Mexican Americans (5,926).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Fayetteville.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,051
122,001 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,752
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $5,727 per person
How people get to work
Fayetteville, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fayetteville, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
922
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
525
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone53 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fayetteville, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Fayetteville
3 in or overlapping Fayetteville. Population shown
Cities near Fayetteville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarmingtonCity | 3.6 mi | 9.8 |
| JohnsonCity | 4.7 mi | 3.6 |
| GreenlandCity | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| TontitownCity | 6.6 mi | 17.9 |
| Prairie GroveCity | 8 mi | 9.3 |
| SpringdaleCity | 9.1 mi | 49.8 |
| Elm SpringsCity | 9.5 mi | 6 |
| West ForkCity | 9.6 mi | 3.7 |
| ElkinsCity | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| GoshenTown | 11 mi | 11.3 |
| LowellCity | 13 mi | 9.8 |
| Cave SpringsCity | 14 mi | 7.7 |
| LincolnCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| CanehillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| HighfillTown | 16 mi | 18.1 |
| WesleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fayetteville, AR in?
- Fayetteville is in Washington County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Fayetteville, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fayetteville include 72701, 72703, 72704.
- What is the population of Fayetteville, AR?
- About 99,319 people live in Fayetteville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fayetteville?
- Nearby places include Farmington (3.6 mi), Johnson (4.7 mi), Greenland (5.4 mi), Tontitown (6.6 mi), Prairie Grove (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023