72908 ZIP Code – Fort Smith, Arkansas
72908 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Fort Smith, Arkansas, part of Sebastian County with a population of approximately 13,860 residents. The median household income is $63,697 — above the Arkansas average and near the national average. At $164,500, median home values run below the national average, with 65.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $883 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.7% is below the U.S. average. An estimated 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. At 42.6, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 72916, 74901, 72901.
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ZIP 72908 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72908 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $164k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $883 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.0% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72916 – Fort Smith
- 74901 – Arkoma
- 72901 – Fort Smith
- 72903 – Fort Smith
- 74902 – Pocola
- 74946 – Moffett
- 72923 – Barling
- 72904 – Fort Smith
- 74954 – Roland
- 72905 – Fort Smith
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72916 | FORT SMITH | 11,290 | $81,047 |
| 74901 | ARKOMA | 1,929 | $34,179 |
| 72901 | FORT SMITH | 20,783 | $42,361 |
| 72903 | FORT SMITH | 25,696 | $58,498 |
| 74902 | POCOLA | 4,297 | $45,417 |