ZIP Code 72904 -- Fort smith, AR

Sebastian | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
21,296
Unknown
Median Income
$41,909
Home Value
$111,500
Median Rent
$842
Median Age
32.50
Diversity Index
77.60
Very High
Cost of Living
52.0
significantly below average
Unemployment
8.0%

About ZIP Code 72904

ZIP code 72904 in Fort Smith, Arkansas is a unknown area with a population of 21,296. The median household income is $41,909, which is This is 44% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $111,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 52.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 32.50 years. Approximately 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Sebastian, AR.

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Population & Age

Total Population
21,296
Median Age
32.50
Male Population
10,440
49.0%
Female Population
10,856
51.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
77.60 Very High
White
31.3%
Black or African American
7.3%
Hispanic or Latino
46.7%
Asian
9.5%
Native American
1.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
14.9%
Other Race
36.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$41,909
Mean Household Income
$50,735
Per Capita Income
$18,424
Below Poverty Line
29.5%

This is 44% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$111,500
Median Rent
$842
Total Housing Units
8,487
Occupied Units
7,529
Vacant Units
958
11.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1965
Owner Occupied
53.1%
Renter Occupied
46.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 53.1% Renter 46.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 1.3%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
8,911
Employment Rate
92.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
73.3%
Carpool
19.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.4%

Cost of Living Index

52.0
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 72904 is 48.0% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Fort Smith

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
72903 27,242 $61,434 $235,900
72901 19,819 $42,851 $118,100
72908 14,288 $72,732 $197,000
72916 11,711 $87,983 $263,700

Other ZIP Codes in Sebastian

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
72903 Fort smith 27,242 $61,434
72901 Fort smith 19,819 $42,851
72908 Fort smith 14,288 $72,732
72936 Greenwood 14,070 $71,829
72916 Fort smith 11,711 $87,983
72941 Central city 5,140 $73,558

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 72904

ZIP code 72904 (Fort smith, AR) has a total population of 21,296 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 32.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 72904 is $41,909 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 44% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 72904 is primarily located in Fort smith, Arkansas (AR). It falls within Sebastian County.

The median home value in ZIP code 72904 is $111,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $842.

The median age in ZIP code 72904 is 32.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 72904 has a cost of living index of 51.96 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 72904, 7.66% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 1.25% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 72904 is 8.01%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 4.39% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.