72901 ZIP Code – Fort Smith, Arkansas
72901 is a large ZIP code in Fort Smith, Arkansas, part of Sebastian County with a population of approximately 20,783 residents. At $42,361, the median household income here runs below the Arkansas average and well below the U.S. average. The median home value of $112,500 is well below the national average, with 43.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $768 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 65% single-family (decreasing), 19% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 10.5%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 23.9%, well above the national average. About 21.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 36.3, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 74946, 72903, 72904.
ZIP Code 72901 Data
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ZIP 72901 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72901 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20k | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $112k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $768 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.9% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.1% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 74946 – Moffett
- 72903 – Fort Smith
- 72904 – Fort Smith
- 74901 – Arkoma
- 72908 – Fort Smith
- 74954 – Roland
- 72916 – Fort Smith
- 72923 – Barling
- 72956 – Van Buren
- 74902 – Pocola
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74946 | MOFFETT | 62 | $29,375 |
| 72903 | FORT SMITH | 25,696 | $58,498 |
| 72904 | FORT SMITH | 22,539 | $38,009 |
| 74901 | ARKOMA | 1,929 | $34,179 |
| 72908 | FORT SMITH | 13,860 | $63,697 |