72903 ZIP Code
Fort Smith, Arkansas
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72903 |
| City/Town: | Fort Smith |
| County: | Sebastian |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,696 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,498 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,414 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,017 |
| Median Home Value: | $214,200 |
| Land Area: | 16.2 sq miles
42.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3550, -94.3607 |
Population Information (72903 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,696 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,942 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,754 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,109 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,575 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,401 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,513 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,685 | 10.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,292 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,244 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,649 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,627 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,683 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,769 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,314 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 835 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72903 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $214,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $759 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,017 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,088 | 92.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 929 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,798 | 52.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,290 | 47.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72903 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,413 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 660 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 665 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,634 | 26.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,977 | 22.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,591 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,422 | 19.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,464 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72903 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,498 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,797 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,914 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,414 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72903 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,054 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,510 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 536 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,368 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,546 | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,502 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 437 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72903 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,613 | 76.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,840 | 7.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 231 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 910 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 953 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,138 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,760 | 6.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,375 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,802 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 100 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 459 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72903 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 438 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 534 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 728 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,082 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,950 | 17.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,130 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,221 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,256 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 945 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 804 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72903 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,322 | 82.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 913 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 34 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 166 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 186 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 794 | 6.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72903 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 250 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 408 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,873 | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 234 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,668 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 973 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 168 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 954 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,152 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,745 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,079 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 626 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 380 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72903 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.1% | 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 (72903 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,084 | 89.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,745 | 65.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,655 | 37.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,269 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72903 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,450 | 76.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,501 | 31.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,880 | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 403 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 74 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 872 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72903 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,997 | 58.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 435 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,095 | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,022 | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 283 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 969 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,168 | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 48 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72903 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 797 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 987 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,073 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,875 | 23.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,728 | 31.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,073 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,023 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 253 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 208 | 1.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72903 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 266 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,621 | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,192 | 26.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,350 | 36.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,208 | 18.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 380 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72903 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,563 | 50.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 32 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,410 | 48.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72903 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 867 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,088 | 36.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,023 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,110 | 19.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72903 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 129 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 517 | 8.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 736 | 12.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,299 | 22.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,557 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 936 | 16.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 516 | 8.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 108 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72903 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,385 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $515 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $759 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.38 |
Households (72903 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,088 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,096 | 46.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,078 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,080 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,062 | 27.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,947 | 26.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,393 | 30.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72903 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,774 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,604 | 33.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,480 | 50.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 378 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,074 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,098 | 28.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72903 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,048 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 305 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 219 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,518 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 954 | 15.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,052 | 33.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72903 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,710 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,589 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,353 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,795 | 18.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 326 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,727 | 56.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,742 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72903 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,909 | 81.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,559 | 17.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,923 | 42.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,565 | 56.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,370 | 30.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 71 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72903 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,622 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 217 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,074 | 494.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,074 | 494.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,074 | 494.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 72 | 33.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 422 | 194.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72903 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,587 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,504 | 91.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,083 | 8.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,279 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 199 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 528 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 77 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72903 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,088 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,354 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
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