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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 72904 has 22,402 residents and 7,833 households (average 2.85 persons per household). The median age is 32.6 years, younger than the state (38.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (41.4%) and White (37.5%, much lower than the state average of 70.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.4%, which is much higher than the state average (8.5%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (4.5%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	22,402Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	22,627Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	23,874Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1,636.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$40,357Source: Census ACS

Households:	7,833Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$108,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.85Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.50Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	21,217	21,287	21,217	20,130	21,051	21,517	22,436	22,438	23,411	21,949	22,592	22,539	22,627
Decennial Census	21,893	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	22,402	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 32.6

Male Median Age: 31.2

Female Median Age: 33.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	898	937	982	897	829	682	653	655	659	595	643	671	581	434	312	201	105	95
Female	885	931	980	900	818	724	735	733	709	718	647	690	601	494	412	271	148	177
Total	1,783	1,868	1,962	1,797	1,647	1,406	1,388	1,388	1,368	1,313	1,290	1,361	1,182	928	724	472	253	272

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	8,393	29.30%
Black:	3,023	10.55%
Hispanic:*	9,283	32.41%
Asian:	1,893	6.61%
American Indian:	508	1.77%
Hawaiian:	30	0.10%
Other:	5,515	19.25%
Total:	28,645	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,829	48.34%	31.2 years
Females:	11,573	51.66%	33.8 years
Total:	22,402	100%	32.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	16,284	71.97%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	440	1.94%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,305	10.19%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,598	26.09%
Total Population:	22,627	100%
Total Native Population:	16,724	73.91%
Total Foreign-born Population:	5,903	26.09%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $40,357, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $13,131 (48.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,046. Family households earn a median of $44,636 versus $19,435 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,201). By gender, male median income is $34,665 and female is $31,043, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,622 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.6%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$27,226	$27,109	$27,322	$26,586	$26,208	$28,707	$29,874	$31,207	$32,311	$34,671	$35,688	$38,009	$40,357
Median Family Income	$31,183	$30,123	$29,194	$28,625	$29,676	$32,580	$34,953	$36,374	$38,786	$38,787	$40,047	$43,048	$44,636
Median NonFamily Income	$17,606	$17,544	$17,055	$17,606	$17,022	$16,548	$18,005	$19,113	$22,771	$23,563	$20,920	$19,823	$19,435
Median Male Income	$25,688	$25,510	$24,227	$25,242	$26,939	$28,834	$30,900	$31,546	$31,444	$32,318	$32,271	$33,705	$34,665
Median Female Income	$22,627	$22,949	$24,215	$25,270	$25,344	$25,383	$24,430	$25,248	$25,731	$26,176	$26,552	$30,472	$31,043

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	8,524	52.17%
Unemployed:	881	5.39%
Not In Labor Force:	6,935	42.44%
Total:	16,340	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,488	17.46%
Service:	1,688	19.80%
Sales and Office:	1,458	17.10%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,333	15.64%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,557	30.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	8,524	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $108,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $38,400 (55.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,600. The median gross rent is $817, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $318 (63.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $131. Of occupied housing, owners make up 49.34% (47.57% with a mortgage, 52.43% free-and-clear) and renters 50.66% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.16%, which is far lower than the state rate (14.00%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$69,800	$70,600	$70,300	$70,100	$72,900	$73,300	$75,000	$75,900	$76,600	$77,900	$84,400	$102,500	$108,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	612	15.65%
$500 to $999:	2,242	57.33%
$1,000 to $1,499:	852	21.78%
$1,500 to $1,999:	27	0.69%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	178	4.55%
Total:	3,911	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$499	$551	$552	$577	$552	$584	$640	$679	$686	$693	$727	$780	$817

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,812	23.47%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,997	25.87%
Renter Occupied:	3,911	50.66%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,720	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,720	91.84%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	686	8.16%
Total Housing Units:	8,406	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,413	76.29%
Multi-Family Units:	1,987	23.64%
Other Units:	6	0.07%
Total Housing Units:	8,406	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 7.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 66.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 19.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 34.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 54.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 25.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.02%). College enrollment is 10.97%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,504	18.56%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,006	14.86%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,673	34.63%
Some college, no degree:	2,579	19.11%
Associate's degree:	737	5.46%
Bachelor's degree:	758	5.62%
Graduate or professional degree:	238	1.76%
Total:	13,495	100%
High school or higher:	8,985	66.58%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	996	7.38%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	7,834	31.98%
Public Insurance:	12,369	50.50%
No Insurance:	4,292	17.52%
Total:	24,495	100%
Has Health Insurance:	20,203	82.48%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	30.1%	33.8%	36.1%	36.0%	34.2%	29.1%	25.9%	25.0%	24.9%	24.2%	28.7%	26.5%	25.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	456	7.21%
Kindergarten:	340	5.38%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,163	50.02%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,671	26.42%
College or graduate school:	694	10.97%
Total:	6,324	100%
Early Childhood:	796	12.59%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,174	81.82%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Fort Smith, Arkansas
County:	Sebastian County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:38:44 AM
Population:	22,402 [See All]
Area Code:	479
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.4129, -94.3850
Land Area:	13.689 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/72904/zip-code-72904.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,377Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	398Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	9,611Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	7,076Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	878Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	208Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$77,436,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$277,271,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,204Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Fort Smith, AR-OKSource: Census
CBSA Number:	22900Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	228,916Source: Census
MSA:	Fort Smith, AR-OK MSASource: Census
Land Area:	13.689 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	2.837 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	5400.99 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0524550Source: Census
Place Name:	Fort Smith city; ArkansasSource: Census

ZIP Code 72904 in Fort Smith, AR

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 72904

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72904

Sources & References