72901 ZIP Code
Fort Smith, Arkansas
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72901 |
| City/Town: | Fort Smith |
| County: | Sebastian |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,783 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,361 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,183 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,212 |
| Median Home Value: | $112,500 |
| Land Area: | 8.7 sq miles
22.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3652, -94.4149 |
Population Information (72901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,783 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,013 | 53.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,770 | 47.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,421 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,165 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,355 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,145 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,674 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,118 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,668 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,527 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,411 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,282 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,923 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 688 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 406 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $112,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $768 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,212 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,824 | 86.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,388 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,965 | 44.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,859 | 55.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,023 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 987 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,824 | 13.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,487 | 32.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,339 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 703 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,831 | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 852 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,361 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,788 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,319 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,183 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,159 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,194 | 90.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 965 | 9.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,398 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,983 | 86.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 678 | 7.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 521 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,334 | 64.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,010 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 213 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 523 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 142 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,518 | 12.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,043 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,905 | 14.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,603 | 17.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,507 | 12.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 189 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 900 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 446 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 756 | 8.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,054 | 11.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,645 | 18.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,181 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,493 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 984 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 729 | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 316 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 220 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,065 | 76.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 897 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 42 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 259 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 249 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 527 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 157 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 619 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,581 | 17.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 254 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,021 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 462 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 64 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 354 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 898 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,892 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,097 | 11.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 527 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 268 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (72901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,641 | 84.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,064 | 43.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,241 | 49.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,916 | 14.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,555 | 74.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,578 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,776 | 20.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 781 | 8.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 192 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,888 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,433 | 63.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 257 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,060 | 10.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 456 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 593 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 625 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 608 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 180 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 536 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 311 | 3.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 519 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 826 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,204 | 11.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,152 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,107 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,798 | 17.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,733 | 17.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 459 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,654 | 16.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,746 | 36.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,039 | 29.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,063 | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 251 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,018 | 45.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 89 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,580 | 51.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 83 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,005 | 11.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,537 | 40.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,924 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,358 | 15.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 413 | 10.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,244 | 31.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,047 | 26.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 551 | 13.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 397 | 10.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 147 | 3.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 144 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,140 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $387 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $768 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (72901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,824 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,853 | 32.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,035 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,196 | 24.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,482 | 28.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,757 | 31.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,280 | 25.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,692 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,442 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,137 | 36.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 394 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,486 | 17.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,449 | 28.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,229 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 251 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 277 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,997 | 47.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 798 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 906 | 21.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,160 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,137 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,557 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,088 | 24.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 366 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,571 | 70.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,151 | 22.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,403 | 78.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,046 | 19.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,174 | 53.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,862 | 46.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,101 | 27.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,928 | 91.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 159 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,855 | 1166.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,855 | 1166.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,855 | 1166.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 66 | 41.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 127 | 79.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,397 | 878.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 6.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,362 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,164 | 83.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,198 | 16.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,696 | 13.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 100 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 328 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 74 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,824 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,021 | 90.9% | 89.4% |
Fort Smith, AR72901