| ZIP Code | 72903 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Smith |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Sebastian County |
| Area Code | 479 |
| Elevation | 455 ft |
| Latitude | 35.354958 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.360725 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05131 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.7% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 345 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,029 (24.9%) |
| Some College | 2,275 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 2,613 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,584 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,316 (32.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,186 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,200 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $804/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,079 |
| Vacant Units | 826 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,079 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 826 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 72903 is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. With a population of 26,318, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 72903 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,186 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 72903 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $216,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $804 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.6%) and renters (46.4%). Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 72903 is primarily White (70.55%). Residents are well-educated — 42.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 72903 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 72903 in Fort Smith, AR is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 26,318 residents, a median household income of $60,186, and a median home value of $216,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.