72908 ZIP Code — Fort Smith, AR
Sebastian County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72908 is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. It covers approximately 7.67 square miles and serves a population of 13,860 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.
About ZIP code 72908
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $63,697. 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 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
13,860
population
7.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72908 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72908
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72908. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Smith | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72916 Fort Smith (2.7 mi)
72919 Fort Smith (4.5 mi)
72901 Fort Smith (4.5 mi)
72903 Fort Smith (4.6 mi)
74901 Arkoma (4.7 mi)
74902 Pocola (6.4 mi)
72904 Fort Smith (7.8 mi)
72937 Hackett (10.8 mi)
74932 Cameron (11.9 mi)
72905 Fort Smith (12.2 mi)
72956 Van Buren (12.6 mi)
74959 Spiro (13.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,860 |
| Population density | 1,807 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 131 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.3017 |
| Longitude | -94.4066 |
| 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 | 43.1% | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 29.5% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
13,860
Population
1,807
People per sq mi
41.3
Median age
$63,697
Median household income
$37,894
Per capita income
$164,500
Median home value
$883
Median monthly rent
60.3%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
3,957
Housing units
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
435
Under 5
519
355
5–9
423
341
10–14
406
325
15–19
388
294
20–24
350
1,036
25–34
1,236
709
35–44
845
823
45–54
982
565
55–59
675
345
60–64
411
641
65–74
764
291
75–84
347
161
85+
193
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,013 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 10,847 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,397 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.8%
Two or more races
9.7%
Asian
7.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Black or African American
2.1%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,477 | 71.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,415 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 1,076 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 732 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 304 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 301 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 287 | 2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.1% | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 29.5% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
10.6%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $63,697 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
27.5%
$150k–$200k
22.1%
$200k–$300k
24.2%
$300k–$500k
9.0%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,500 |
| Median rent / month | $883 |
| Owner occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter occupied | 39.7% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 69.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% |
| 3 or more | 16.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.8% |
| Electricity | 50.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,801 | 47.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 369 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,014 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,762 | 29.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,837 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,796 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.4% | 26.2% |
| Married | 60.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 11.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
24.5%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
10.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 230 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 112 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,447 | 47.6% |
| High school | 565 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 685 | 22.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Professional & management
12.2%
Retail trade
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Manufacturing
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Other services
5.3%
Construction
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Public administration
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.4% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 11.3% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
4.6%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
16.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 37.1% |
| High cholesterol | 37.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,090 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.2% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 48.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.5% |
| Public insurance | 34.6% |
| No insurance | 9.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,906 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 659 | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 227 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 395 | 3.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,007 | 93.8% |
| Born in same state | 12,930 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 7,432 | 53.6% |
| Foreign born | 77 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 853 | 6.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 585 | 68.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,509 | 10.9% |
| French | 1,123 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 541 | 3.9% |
| German | 71 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 44 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 10 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.9% |
| Internet access | 89.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72908
What city is ZIP code 72908 in?
ZIP code 72908 is primarily assigned to Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72908 in?
ZIP code 72908 falls within Sebastian County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72908 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 72908 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72908?
The median home value in ZIP code 72908 is $164,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 72908?
ZIP code 72908 has an estimated population of 13,860 residents, with a density of 1,807 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72908?
The median household income in ZIP code 72908 is $63,697, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72908 in?
ZIP code 72908 observes the CST timezone.