ZIP Code 72916
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Fort Smith · Sebastian County · Arkansas
- Population
- 7,131
- Median income
- $87,983
- Median home value
- $263,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.1%
- Land area
- 89.7 sq mi
80/sq mi
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
Chicago
ZIP code 72916 in Fort Smith, Arkansas has a population of 7,131. The median household income is $87,983, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $263,700, 5% below the US average. 40.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72916 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.7 square miles in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The area is home to 7,131 residents, producing a population density of 80 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 72916 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72916 sits at $87,983 (55% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $70,888. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $263,700 (81% above the state average) with median rent at $1,242 per month, and 71.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72916 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sebastian County, so you can benchmark 72916 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 72916
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72916.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
24 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 72916, 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
7,131
Population
89.7
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72916?
38.9
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
7.0%
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?
$87,983
Median Household Income
+55% vs state
$70,888
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,984
Total Housing Units
4,732
Occupied Units
252
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,700
Median Home Value
+81% vs state
$1,242
Median Rent
2004
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72916 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 152 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 169 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 195 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 213 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 226 |
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 316 business establishments in ZIP 72916, employing approximately 5,822 people with a combined annual payroll of $425,465,000.
316
Businesses
5,822
Employees
$425.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 15.5% |
| Construction | 43 | 13.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
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 72916 vs 72908 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72908 | Fort Smith, AR | 13,378 | 3.2 mi |
| 72903 | Fort Smith, AR | 26,148 | 5.8 mi |
| 72923 | Barling, AR | 4,735 | 5.1 mi |
| 74902 | Pocola, OK | 4,095 | 6.1 mi |
| 72901 | Fort Smith, AR | 21,591 | 7.2 mi |
| 72904 | Fort Smith, AR | 21,893 | 10.1 mi |
| 72937 | Hackett, AR | 3,858 | 9.4 mi |
| 74901 | Arkoma, OK | 1,992 | 7.2 mi |
| 74946 | Moffett, OK | 137 | 9.6 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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