Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.1% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,345 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 22,821 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 11,705 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 12,640 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 6,207 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19,416 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,705 ▼ 23% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,886 ▼ 40% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $865/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 55,771 |
| Vacant Units | 5,094 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sebastian County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 20 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 125,129 residents. With a median age of 37.9, it is a relatively young county.
Sebastian County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,705 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Sebastian County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $167,886 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $865. Homeownership rates are high at 60.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Sebastian County are majority White (66.23%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Sebastian County, AR is a solidly middle-class area in Arkansas. The 20 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72923 | Barling | 4,971 | $52,210 | $125,600 | $893 | 4.3% | 26.4% |
| 72901 | Fort Smith | 19,966 | $42,568 | $113,200 | $837 | 10.5% | 29.7% |
| 72903 | Fort Smith | 26,318 | $60,186 | $216,200 | $804 | 4.3% | 42.7% |
| 72904 | Fort Smith | 22,627 | $40,357 | $108,200 | $817 | 9.4% | 15.4% |
| 72908 | Fort Smith | 14,003 | $68,697 | $181,600 | $886 | 5.2% | 40.5% |
| 72916 | Fort Smith | 11,087 | $88,125 | $257,100 | $1,212 | 1.7% | 53.6% |
| 72936 | Greenwood | 14,182 | $72,213 | $197,600 | $824 | 2.3% | 36.5% |
| 72937 | Hackett | 3,546 | $58,400 | $142,300 | $789 | 4.4% | 20.1% |
| 72938 | Hartford | 1,177 | $53,125 | $134,000 | $883 | 10.8% | 30.2% |
| 72940 | Huntington | 1,936 | $60,588 | $159,400 | $698 | 2.5% | 18.8% |
| 72941 | Lavaca | 4,775 | $77,292 | $159,600 | $889 | 3.0% | 24.1% |
| 72945 | Midland | 541 | $36,978 | $103,400 | $947 | 19.2% | 27.3% |