ZIP Code 72918 in Fort Smith, AR

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Fort Smith, Arkansas
County:Sebastian County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:16:36 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:479
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.3666, -94.4134
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72918 Fort Smith, AR - Commercial PO Box Hub

ZIP Code 72918, Fort Smith

Military Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationSebastian County, AR
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points420 (195 businesses)
PO Boxes225
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 72908
Key Facts
  • This ZIP has zero residential population and serves exclusively as a commercial mailing hub.
  • All 95 street delivery records are on a single street: Market Trace, with unit designations for individual businesses.
  • The post office maintains 225 PO Boxes alongside 195 business delivery points.
  • ZIP 72918 is a point location without its own territory, enclosed within the larger ZIP 72908.
  • Fort Smith's name comes from a historical military fort, but this ZIP doesn't serve an active military installation.
  • The 11 businesses here employ approximately 95 workers.

A Business-Only ZIP

ZIP code 72918 serves a commercial point location within the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas metro area. Despite the city's name referencing a historical military installation, this isn't an active military base. It's a business-focused PO Box ZIP with zero residential population.

Market Trace: The Single Address

The entire ZIP consists of a single address: Market Trace. All 95 delivery records point to units along this commercial corridor. With 225 PO Boxes and 195 business delivery points, this ZIP functions as a dedicated mailing hub for companies operating in the area. The 11 business establishments employ about 95 workers.

Point Location Within Fort Smith

This ZIP doesn't have its own geographic territory. It exists as a point location enclosed within ZIP 72908. Fort Smith residents and businesses have access to standard street delivery through the city's other ZIP codes. The 72918 designation simply provides a separate postal identity for this commercial cluster.

Why Businesses Use This ZIP

Businesses here choose PO Boxes for consistent mailing addresses, package receiving, and separation from residential mail streams. It's a common arrangement for office parks and commercial developments that want dedicated postal infrastructure.

Street Name Patterns

Commercial Complex Single Address

This ZIP contains only one street, Market Trace, with all deliveries using UNIT designators typical of commercial office buildings.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72918 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 114 people with an annual payroll of $5,961,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:413Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:14Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,466,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$5,961,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:114Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72918 is located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, within the Fort Smith, AR-OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22900) and Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 298,592 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72918. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Fort Smith, AR-OKSource: Census
CBSA Number:22900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:298,592Source: Census
MSA:Fort Smith, AR-OK MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72919 | | 72917

Schools in ZIP Code 72918


We could not locate which school district 72918 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Ballman Elementary School 2601 South Q St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
District: Fort Smith Public SchoolsNearby
Belle Point Alternative Center 1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
District: Fort Smith Public SchoolsNearby
Northside High School 2301 North B St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
District: Fort Smith Public SchoolsNearby
Ramsey Middle School 3201 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72901
District: Fort Smith Public SchoolsNearby
Fairview Elementary School 2400 S Dallas
Fort Smith, AR 72901
District: Fort Smith Public SchoolsNearby
Christ The King Catholic School 1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
District: Private SchoolNearby
First Umc Weekday School 310 N 15th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Montessori School Of Fort Smith 3908 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72901
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72918


Arthur's Beauty College 2000 North B Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901-3342
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Salon And Spa 311 S 16th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Type: Post Secondary
Career Academy Of Hair Design - Fort Smith 1000 Phoenix Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901-7814
Type: Post Secondary
Designer Barber & Stylist School 2409 South 56th Street, Suite 118
Fort Smith, AR 72903-3753
Type: Post Secondary
Designer Barber & Stylist School - 2409 So. 56th St, Suite 118
Fort Smith, AR 72903-3701
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Arkansas-Fort Smith 5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov