Fort Smith, AR — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 72901 serves a portion of Fort Smith, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. This community is home to approximately 15,041 residents, with a median age of 32.2 years. The median household income of $45,119 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $166,940 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 36% owner-occupied and 64% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Fort Smith is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 44% and an unemployment rate of 3.6%, 72901 reflects the economic character of Sebastian County in Arkansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 15,041 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,905 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $45,119 | ↓ 33% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $166,940 | ↓ 45% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 13.3% | ↑ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 44% | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 32.2 yrs | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 36% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 64% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,918 | — |