72904 ZIP Code
Fort Smith, Arkansas
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72904 |
| City/Town: | Fort Smith |
| County: | Sebastian |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,539 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,009 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,469 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,558 |
| Median Home Value: | $102,500 |
| Land Area: | 13.7 sq miles
35.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.8 sq miles
7.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4152, -94.3825 |
Population Information (72904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,539 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,584 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,955 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,732 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,015 | 8.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,271 | 10.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,875 | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,530 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,707 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,128 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,259 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,327 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,157 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,646 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 527 | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 365 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $102,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $780 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,558 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,881 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 677 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,884 | 49.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,997 | 50.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,116 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,427 | 18.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,047 | 15.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,412 | 33.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,456 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 712 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 743 | 5.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 319 | 2.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 65.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $38,009 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $47,021 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $43,048 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,469 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,018 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,300 | 92.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 718 | 8.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,129 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,978 | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 786 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 536 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,103 | 36.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,779 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 296 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,039 | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,398 | 32.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,924 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,585 | 38.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,648 | 42.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,071 | 26.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 50 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 87 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,440 | 15.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72904 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 776 | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 795 | 10.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 902 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,077 | 13.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,305 | 16.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,743 | 22.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 612 | 7.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 533 | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 82 | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 56 | 0.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72904 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,462 | 77.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,248 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 123 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 269 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 83 | 1.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72904 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 90 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,121 | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,336 | 28.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 176 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 525 | 6.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 440 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 100 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 201 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,018 | 12.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,028 | 12.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 836 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 227 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 202 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 33.6% | 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 (72904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,264 | 81.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,875 | 34.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,027 | 53.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,175 | 18.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72904 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,885 | 74.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,148 | 27.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,774 | 22.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 763 | 9.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 123 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,000 | 25.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72904 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,519 | 76.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 64 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 729 | 8.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 361 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 348 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 125 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 392 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72904 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 540 | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 445 | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 510 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 883 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,295 | 15.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,256 | 14.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,063 | 24.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 935 | 10.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 575 | 6.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72904 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 123 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 860 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,333 | 27.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,337 | 50.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 855 | 10.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 50 | 0.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72904 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,813 | 48.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 47 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,939 | 50.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 65 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72904 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 575 | 7.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,011 | 38.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,789 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,506 | 19.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72904 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 252 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,597 | 41.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,333 | 34.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 310 | 8.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 258 | 6.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 39 | 1.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 86 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $936 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $369 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $780 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.38 |
Households (72904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,881 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,829 | 35.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,379 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,503 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,001 | 38.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,441 | 43.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,966 | 24.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.84 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.41 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72904 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,597 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,080 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,090 | 40.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 208 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,016 | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,511 | 46.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72904 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,661 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 426 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 301 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,528 | 53.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,621 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 785 | 11.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,230 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 989 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,439 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,223 | 23.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 731 | 14.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,381 | 64.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,111 | 21.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72904 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,436 | 81.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,746 | 16.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,669 | 71.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 912 | 24.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 388 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 165 | 4.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,821 | 74.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 380 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,718 | 1504.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,718 | 1504.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,718 | 1504.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 21 | 5.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 20 | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,455 | 1172.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 2.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72904 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,807 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,457 | 55.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,350 | 44.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,671 | 36.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,624 | 7.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 55 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72904 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,881 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,220 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Fort Smith, AR72904