72901 ZIP Code, Fort Smith, AR
72901 is a ZIP code in Fort Smith, Arkansas in Sebastian County. It covers 8.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 74946, 72903 and 72904. 19,819 people live here in 8,789 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Arkansas ZIP codes. At about 2,269 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (43% own). Median household income is $42,851, below the Arkansas median of $60,773; 20% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fort Smith, AR
- County: Sebastian County
- Land area: 8.7 sq mi
- Population: 19,819
- Median household income: $42,851
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 19,819 |
| Households | 8,789 |
| Median household income | $42,851 |
| Income per person | $26,107 |
| Median age | 35.6 |
| Homeowners | 43.3% |
| Median home value | $118,100 |
| Median rent | $854 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.1% |
| Broadband internet | 82.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.1% |
| $10–15K | 9.2% |
| $15–25K | 10.8% |
| $25–35K | 16.2% |
| $35–50K | 16.0% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 8.4% |
| $100–150K | 9.2% |
| $150–200K | 2.6% |
| $200K+ | 3.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.4% |
| 10–19 | 10.7% |
| 20–24 | 9.0% |
| 25–34 | 15.0% |
| 35–44 | 12.8% |
| 45–54 | 10.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65–74 | 9.7% |
| 75+ | 5.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 14.8% |
| Owned outright | 22.4% |
| Rented | 48.4% |
| Vacant | 14.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 61.5% |
| Townhome | 2.5% |
| 2–4 units | 15.2% |
| 5–19 units | 13.1% |
| 20+ units | 6.5% |
| Mobile / other | 1.2% |
Businesses in 72901
944 business establishments with 18,066 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 142
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 121
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 105
- Accommodation and Food Services: 99
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 89
- Wholesale Trade: 62
- Manufacturing: 61
- Finance and Insurance: 54
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 74946 — Moffett town, OK (3 mi)
- 72903 — Fort Smith city, AR (3.1 mi)
- 72904 — Fort Smith city, AR (3.9 mi)
- 72908 — Fort Smith city, AR (3.9 mi)
- 74954 — Roland town, OK (5.4 mi)
- 74901 — Arkoma town, OK (6.7 mi)
- 72916 — Fort Smith city, AR (6.9 mi)
- 72923 — Barling city, AR (8.1 mi)
Areas that include 72901
- Fort Smith, AR ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Sebastian County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 12: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Sebastian County
- No. 2 of 12: lowest median age in Sebastian County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median household income in Fort Smith, AR
- No. 5 of 6: highest median home value in Fort Smith, AR
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of households with children in Fort Smith, AR
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Fort Smith, AR
- No. 2 of 6: lowest median age in Fort Smith, AR
- No. 5 of 6: highest median age in Fort Smith, AR
- No. 5 of 6: fastest population growth in Fort Smith, AR
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72901, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72901 in?
- 72901 is a Fort Smith, AR mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Fort Smith.
- What county is 72901 in?
- 72901 is in Sebastian County.
- What is the population of 72901?
- About 19,819 people (±1,416), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 20,973.
- What is the median household income in 72901?
- $42,851 (±$2,741), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72901?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72901 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72901?
- The closest, measured center to center: 74946 (3 mi, Moffett), 72903 (3.1 mi, Fort Smith), 72904 (3.9 mi, Fort Smith), 72908 (3.9 mi, Fort Smith), 74954 (5.4 mi, Roland) and 74901 (6.7 mi, Arkoma).
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