ZIP 72701 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Fayetteville city, AR (72701)

Median Income

$50,413

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,713

Wealth inflow

Population

48,964

Unemployment

6.5%

2.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,713 for ZIP 72701 (Fayetteville city, AR) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.5%+75% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.8%-70% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.4%-37% vs US avg

1,243

Establishments

16,284

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Food services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction4.5%
Manufacturing7.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade12.6%
Transportation, utilities5.4%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.2%
Professional, scientific, management11.0%
Education, health care, social26.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services15.6%
Other services4.4%
Public administration2.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 72701 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.9%, median income rose 2.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.4%.

Median Income

$50,413

-33% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate