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Lowell, AR
City in Benton County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72745.
Population
10,849
Land area
9.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,111
ZIP codes
1
Lowell and its ZIP codes
Lowell at a glance
- Lowell is about 19 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 37th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $95,527 a year, 57% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,200 (51% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,136 a month.
Local data for Lowell, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lowell, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,527
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$284,200
Median rent
$1,136/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
29.0%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,036), German Americans (1,156), Irish Americans (985).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Lowell.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,099
150,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$120,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.65B
FY 2026, $5,804 per person
PPP loans
$28.51M
354 loans, 3,635 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lowell, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lowell, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,082
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
439
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lowell, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Lowell
1 in or overlapping Lowell. Population shown
Cities near Lowell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cave SpringsCity | 3.6 mi | 7.7 |
| SpringdaleCity | 5 mi | 49.8 |
| RogersCity | 5.3 mi | 38.9 |
| Elm SpringsCity | 5.9 mi | 6 |
| BentonvilleCity | 6.7 mi | 35.5 |
| Prairie CreekCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 4.4 |
| TontitownCity | 8.3 mi | 17.9 |
| JohnsonCity | 8.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Little FlockCity | 8.9 mi | 7.5 |
| HighfillTown | 9 mi | 18.1 |
| CentertonCity | 9.8 mi | 14.3 |
| AvocaTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| FayettevilleCity | 13 mi | 54.8 |
| Pea RidgeCity | 14 mi | 8 |
| GoshenTown | 14 mi | 11.3 |
| SpringtownTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lowell, AR in?
- Lowell is in Benton County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Lowell, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lowell include 72745.
- What is the population of Lowell, AR?
- About 10,849 people live in Lowell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lowell?
- Nearby places include Cave Springs (3.6 mi), Springdale (5 mi), Rogers (5.3 mi), Elm Springs (5.9 mi), Bentonville (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023