Fayetteville
City in Washington County, Arkansas
Fayetteville is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, with 93,949 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,401 ft (427 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Johnson, 4.3 miles N.
- 93,949residents (2020 Census)
- 1,401 ftelevation · 427 m
- 54.8 sq miland area · 141.9 km²
- 1,714 / sq mipopulation density
- 72730ZIP code
About Fayetteville
Fayetteville ( FAY-ət-vil) is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States, and its county seat. The population was 93,949 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 106,623 in 2025, making it the second-most populous city in Arkansas and the most populous city in Northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville is on the outskirts of the Boston Mountains, within the Ozarks. It is included in the three-county Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area, with 546,725 residents in 2020.
Named after Fayetteville, Tennessee, from which many settlers had come, Fayetteville, Arkansas, was incorporated on November 3, 1836. It is home to the University of Arkansas, the state's flagship university. When classes are in session, thousands of students on campus change up the pace of the city. Thousands of Arkansas Razorbacks alumni and fans travel to Fayetteville to attend football, basketball, and baseball games.
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Living in Fayetteville
- Median household income
- $62,695
- Median home value
- $349,600
- Median rent
- $1,065/mo
- Median age
- 28.8
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Fayetteville had 93,949 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 93,949 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,714 per sq mi (662 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fayetteville at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 93,949 (2020) |
| Land area | 54.80 sq mi (141.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.37 sq mi (3.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0715° N, 94.1667° W |
| ZIP code | 72730 |
| Official website | accessfayetteville.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0523290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fayetteville
- Johnson4.3 mi N
- Farmington5.4 mi SW
- Greenland5.4 mi S
- Tontitown7.9 mi NW
- Springdale8.3 mi N
- Elkins8.8 mi SE
- Goshen9.5 mi E
- West Fork9.5 mi S
- Prairie Grove9.6 mi SW
- Elm Springs10.1 mi NW
- Lowell12.8 mi N
- Wesley14.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fayetteville
What county is Fayetteville in?
Fayetteville is in Washington County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Fayetteville, AR?
93,949 people lived in Fayetteville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fayetteville, AR?
The ZIP code of Fayetteville is 72730.
What is the elevation of Fayetteville?
1,401 feet (427 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fayetteville?
Johnson (4.3 mi), Farmington (5.4 mi), Greenland (5.4 mi), Tontitown (7.9 mi), Springdale (8.3 mi).
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