72740 Zip Code Profile

72740 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Huntsville, Arkansas. Median household income here ($29,282) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $98,000) are fairly typical for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area.

The average family income here is $42,932/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 72740 is $34,148.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 72740 earn an average of $27,215/year. Women earn only $18,282/year.

3,534 people in 72740 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 72740? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.6 minutes.

The median age here is 39. There are 4,691 men and 4,852 women. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,766 people (out of the 9,543 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,417 homes, and 95 businesses every day. 100 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

72740 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Valetta, Malta!) and -94 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,407 feet above sea levell.

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• berryville farmers' market
• Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Farmers Market
• Chantel POA
• Downtown Fayetteville Farmers Market
• Eureka Springs Farmers Market
• Fayetteville Farmers Market
• Holiday Island Farmers Market
• Livable Future Co-op

• Livable Future Project
• Living Springs Neighborhood
• Mill District Farmers Market
• Ridgecrest Meadows
• Springdale Farmers Market
• Stoney Creek Place
• The Farm Neighborhood Association
• University Heights Neighborhood Association

• Demographics

• Total Population: 9,543
• White Population: 8,979
• Black Population: 45
• Hispanic Population: 623
• Asian Population: 70
• Hawaiian Population: 6
• Indian Population: 243
• Male Population: 4,691
• Female Population: 4,852
• Median Age: 39
• Median Age of Males: 38
• Median Age of Females: 39

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Arkansas
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers AR-MO
• County: Madison
• City: Huntsville
• Longitude: -93.7
• Latitude: 36.1
• Elevation: 1,408 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 479

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,222
• Drive alone: 2,481
• Carpool: 614
• Public transit: 1
• Ride bikes or walk: 100


• Average commute time: 27.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 201
•    5 - 9: 476
•    10 - 14: 417
•    15 - 19: 348
•    20 - 24: 205
•    25 - 29: 78
•    30 - 34: 378
•    35 - 39: 87
•    40 - 44: 144
•    45 - 59: 468
•    60 - 89: 362
•    90 plus: 58

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $98,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $35,064
• Businesses: 139
• Employees: 2,047
• Annual Payroll: $54,186,000
• Average Family Income: $42,932
• Median Family Income: $29,282
• Average Income for Men: $27,215
• Average Income for Women: $18,282

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 8489.0
• Sr Senator: John Boozman (R)
• Jr Senator: Mark L. Pryor (D)
• US House Representative: Steve Womack (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 087
• State FIPS Code: 05

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View all schools in Huntsville

Primary Schools

Watson Intermediate School

437 Park Avenue

Huntsville, AR 72740

(479) 738-6228

Watson Primary School

317 North Gaskill

Huntsville, AR 72740

(479) 738-2425

Middle Schools

Huntsville Middle School

133 School Drive

Huntsville, AR 72740

(479) 738-6520

High Schools

Huntsville High School

594 South Harris

Huntsville, AR 72740

(479) 738-2500