72904 ZIP Code – Fort Smith, Arkansas
72904 is a ZIP code serving Fort Smith, Arkansas in Sebastian County with a population of approximately 22,539 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $38,009, which is below the Arkansas average and well below the national figure. At $102,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 53.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $780, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.4%, well above the national average. About 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 7.4%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 32.3, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 72901, 74946, 72956.
ZIP Code 72904 Data
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ZIP 72904 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72904 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22k | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $102k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $780 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.3 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 32.2% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 7.4% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72901 – Fort Smith
- 74946 – Moffett
- 72956 – Van Buren
- 72903 – Fort Smith
- 74954 – Roland
- 72908 – Fort Smith
- 74901 – Arkoma
- 72923 – Barling
- 72916 – Fort Smith
- 74948 – Muldrow
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72901 | FORT SMITH | 20,783 | $42,361 |
| 74946 | MOFFETT | 62 | $29,375 |
| 72956 | VAN BUREN | 34,805 | $57,625 |
| 72903 | FORT SMITH | 25,696 | $58,498 |
| 74954 | ROLAND | 4,944 | $57,949 |