ZIP Code 72908
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Fort Smith · Sebastian County · Arkansas
- Population
- 13,378
- Median income
- $72,732
- Median home value
- $197,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.3%
- Land area
- 21.0 sq mi
637/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
Chicago
ZIP code 72908 in Fort Smith, Arkansas has a population of 13,378. The median household income is $72,732, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $197,000, 29% below the US average. 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72908 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.0 square miles in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The area is home to 13,378 residents, producing a population density of 637 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72908 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72908 sits at $72,732 (29% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $40,553. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $197,000 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $940 per month, and 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72908 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sebastian County, so you can benchmark 72908 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 72908
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72908.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 23
Transportation and warehousing
23 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72908, Fort Smith, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
13,378
Population
21.0
Area (sq mi)
637
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72908?
41.4
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
6.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$72,732
Median Household Income
+29% vs state
$40,553
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
6,345
Total Housing Units
5,906
Occupied Units
439
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,000
Median Home Value
+35% vs state
$940
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72908 have decreased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 141 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 153 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 181 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 205 |
| 2024 | -3.5% | 198 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 319 business establishments in ZIP 72908, employing approximately 6,592 people with a combined annual payroll of $393,386,000.
319
Businesses
6,592
Employees
$393.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 60 | 18.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 18 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72908 vs 72901 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72901 | Fort Smith, AR | 21,591 | 4.2 mi |
| 72916 | Fort Smith, AR | 7,131 | 3.2 mi |
| 74901 | Arkoma, OK | 1,992 | 4.0 mi |
| 72903 | Fort Smith, AR | 26,148 | 4.1 mi |
| 72923 | Barling, AR | 4,735 | 5.7 mi |
| 74946 | Moffett, OK | 137 | 6.4 mi |
| 74902 | Pocola, OK | 4,095 | 5.9 mi |
| 72904 | Fort Smith, AR | 21,893 | 7.5 mi |
| 74954 | Roland, OK | 4,590 | 9.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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