72916 ZIP Code – Fort Smith, Arkansas
72916 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Fort Smith, Arkansas, part of Sebastian County with a population of approximately 11,290 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $81,047, which is well above the Arkansas average and near the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $239,700, near the national average, with 71.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,022 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 1.8%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate of 8.8% is below the U.S. average. 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 38.0, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 72908, 72923, 72903.
ZIP Code 72916 Data
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ZIP 72916 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72916 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $81k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $239k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,022 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.0 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.9% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72908 – Fort Smith
- 72923 – Barling
- 72903 – Fort Smith
- 74902 – Pocola
- 74901 – Arkoma
- 72901 – Fort Smith
- 72905 – Fort Smith
- 72937 – Hackett
- 74946 – Moffett
- 72936 – Greenwood
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72908 | FORT SMITH | 13,860 | $63,697 |
| 72923 | BARLING | 4,901 | $50,367 |
| 72903 | FORT SMITH | 25,696 | $58,498 |
| 74902 | POCOLA | 4,297 | $45,417 |
| 74901 | ARKOMA | 1,929 | $34,179 |