Question 1

Is 72712 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 72712 in Bentonville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Bentonville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 72712 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 72712?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 72712 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 72712. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 72712 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Bentonville. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 72712?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 72712 is approximately $508K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 72712 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 72712 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 72712 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 72712 has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100, placing it in the moderate range for Bentonville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 61/100, 72712 scores similarly to the middle tier of Bentonville neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
HAAS HALL BENTONVILLE	07–12	—	—	—
ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY HIGH	KG–12	—	—	—
BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–08	—	—	—
R.E. BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–04	—	—	—
THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–04	—	—	—
ARDIS ANN MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–06	—	—	—
ELM TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–04	—	—	—
LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–08	—	—	—
THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT MARY MAE JONES	KG–04	—	—	—
CENTRAL PARK AT MORNING STAR	KG–04	—	—	—
RUTH BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–06	—	—	—
OLD HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–06	—	—	—
SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–04	—	—	—
APPLE GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–04	—	—	—
WILLOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–04	—	—	—
BRIGHT FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–06	—	—	—
J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–08	—	—	—
BENTONVILLE WEST HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–06	—	—	—
OSAGE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–04	—	—	—
EVENING STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–04	—	—	—
GRIMSLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–08	—	—	—
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY	KG–04	—	—	—