72908 ZIP Code
Fort Smith, Arkansas
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72908 |
| City/Town: | Fort Smith |
| County: | Sebastian |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,860 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,697 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,535 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,315 |
| Median Home Value: | $164,500 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
19.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3090, -94.4074 |
Population Information (72908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,860 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,319 | 45.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,541 | 54.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 954 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 778 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 747 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 713 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 644 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,272 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,554 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,805 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,240 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 756 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,405 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 638 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 354 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $164,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $883 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,315 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,946 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 369 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,588 | 60.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,358 | 39.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,024 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 366 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 592 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,452 | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,502 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,024 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,004 | 20.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,084 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72908 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,697 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,934 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,684 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,535 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,277 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,870 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 394 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,038 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,688 | 82.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 819 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 363 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,477 | 75.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 304 | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 287 | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,076 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 301 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,415 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 732 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,316 | 9.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,006 | 7.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 267 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72908 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 214 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 215 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 629 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 688 | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 708 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 822 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 813 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,280 | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 293 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 284 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72908 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,392 | 78.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 444 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 46 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 118 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 761 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72908 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 55 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 340 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 704 | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 165 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 788 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 533 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 38 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 339 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 837 | 12.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,604 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 782 | 11.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 362 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 323 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.5% | 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 (72908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,422 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,004 | 65.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,753 | 34.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,331 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72908 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,441 | 74.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,897 | 31.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,461 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 86 | 1.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 189 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 619 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72908 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,358 | 69.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 286 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 596 | 9.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 216 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 436 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 161 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 232 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 30 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72908 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 66 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 357 | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 691 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,197 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,628 | 25.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,349 | 21.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 651 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 295 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 65 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 16 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72908 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 96 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 343 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,468 | 23.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,387 | 53.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 878 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 143 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72908 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,901 | 48.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 42 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,992 | 50.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72908 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 453 | 7.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,004 | 33.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,527 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 962 | 16.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72908 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 107 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 426 | 11.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 988 | 27.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 793 | 22.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 867 | 24.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 322 | 9.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 80 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72908 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,210 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $455 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $883 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (72908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,946 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,801 | 47.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,081 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,014 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,762 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,837 | 30.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,796 | 30.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72908 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,195 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,322 | 25.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,132 | 60.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 283 | 5.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 450 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,622 | 31.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72908 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,039 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 230 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 112 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,447 | 47.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 565 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 685 | 22.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,834 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,090 | 10.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,753 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,639 | 19.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 211 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,312 | 49.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,116 | 42.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72908 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,353 | 81.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,351 | 17.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 963 | 41.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,315 | 55.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 478 | 20.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 73 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,007 | 93.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 77 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 853 | 1107.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 853 | 1107.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 853 | 1107.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 16 | 20.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 10.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 169 | 219.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 58 | 75.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72908 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,906 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,277 | 87.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,629 | 12.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 597 | 4.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 106 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 918 | 7.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72908 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,946 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,316 | 89.4% | 89.4% |
Fort Smith, AR72908