72903 ZIP Code — Fort Smith, AR
Sebastian County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72903 is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. It covers approximately 16.20 square miles and serves a population of 25,696 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.
About ZIP code 72903
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
The gap between median ($58,498) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
25,696
population
16.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72903 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72903
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72903. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Smith | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72919 Fort Smith (3.3 mi)
72901 Fort Smith (3.4 mi)
72904 Fort Smith (4.4 mi)
72908 Fort Smith (4.6 mi)
72916 Fort Smith (5.6 mi)
74901 Arkoma (6 mi)
72956 Van Buren (8.5 mi)
72941 Lavaca (9.9 mi)
74902 Pocola (10.9 mi)
72905 Fort Smith (11.3 mi)
72921 Alma (11.9 mi)
72936 Greenwood (14.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,696 |
| Population density | 1,586 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 131 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.98 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.3538 |
| Longitude | -94.3563 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 479 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.6% | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 29.5% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.9% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
25,696
Population
1,586
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$58,498
Median household income
$39,044
Per capita income
$214,200
Median home value
$759
Median monthly rent
52.3%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
6,727
Housing units
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
559
Under 5
550
793
5–9
782
706
10–14
695
762
15–19
751
1,352
20–24
1,333
1,658
25–34
1,634
1,634
35–44
1,610
1,334
45–54
1,315
820
55–59
807
848
60–64
835
1,395
65–74
1,374
662
75–84
652
421
85+
414
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,978 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 20,718 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,918 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.4%
Two or more races
7.8%
Black or African American
6.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Other race
3.5%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,613 | 71.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,138 | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,840 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,760 | 6.4% |
| Other race | 953 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 910 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 231 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.6% | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 29.5% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.9% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
17.6%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $58,498 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
8.9%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
22.4%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
16.1%
$500k–$1M
8.9%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,200 |
| Median rent / month | $759 |
| Owner occupied | 52.3% |
| Renter occupied | 47.7% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 58.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 19.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.2% |
| Electricity | 48.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,096 | 46.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 850 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,080 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,062 | 27.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,947 | 26.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,393 | 30.6% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.5% | 28.6% |
| Married | 50.9% | 48.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
26.6%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
14.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 305 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 219 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,518 | 41.6% |
| High school | 954 | 15.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,052 | 33.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Retail trade
13.3%
Professional & management
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Other services
5.0%
Construction
3.3%
Public administration
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.0% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 18.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.3% |
| Government | 12.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
8.7%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
18.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 38.2% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,589 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 17.4% |
| 65 and over | 37.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.0% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,587 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 871 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 529 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 305 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,622 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 24,405 | 95.0% |
| Born in different state | 13,992 | 54.5% |
| Foreign born | 217 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,074 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 492 | 45.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,791 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 2,480 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 2,107 | 8.2% |
| English | 564 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 129 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 44 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 25 | 0.1% |
| German | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72903
What city is ZIP code 72903 in?
ZIP code 72903 is primarily assigned to Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72903 in?
ZIP code 72903 falls within Sebastian County, Arkansas.
What is the population of ZIP code 72903?
ZIP code 72903 has an estimated population of 25,696 residents, with a density of 1,586 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72903?
The median home value in ZIP code 72903 is $214,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72903?
The median household income in ZIP code 72903 is $58,498, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72903 in?
ZIP code 72903 observes the CST timezone.