City

Fort Smith, AR

13 ZIP codes  ·  Sebastian County  ·  Arkansas

👥94,001Population
💰$56,234Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$167,996Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.9%Hispanic: 19.2%Black: 7.5%Asian: 5.3%Other: 7%Race
White59.9%
Hispanic19.2%
Black7.5%
Asian5.3%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma2,188 (3.9%)
HS Graduate16,243 (29.3%)
Some College8,452 (15.2%)
Associates8,820 (15.9%)
Bachelors4,708 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree15,106 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College15.2%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.7%Renter: 45.4%Tenure
Owner54.7%
Renter45.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,234 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$167,995 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$874/mo
Total Housing Units41,916
Vacant Units3,813

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith is a city in Arkansas, located in Sebastian County. The city spans 13 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 94,001 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.01 years.

Economically, Fort Smith is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,233 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Smith is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,995, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $874 per month.

The population of Fort Smith is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.87%).

Fort Smith, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas. Spread across 13 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fort Smith
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72901 19,966 $42,568 $113,200 $837 10.5% 29.7% 44.7%
72903 26,318 $60,186 $216,200 $804 4.3% 42.7% 53.6%
72904 22,627 $40,357 $108,200 $817 9.4% 15.4% 49.3%
72908 14,003 $68,697 $181,600 $886 5.2% 40.5% 66.3%
72916 11,087 $88,125 $257,100 $1,212 1.7% 53.6% 71.1%

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