72916 ZIP Code — Fort Smith, AR
Sebastian County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72916 is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. It covers approximately 37.68 square miles and serves a population of 11,290 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.
About ZIP code 72916
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $239,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($81,047) 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,290
population
37.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72916 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72916
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Smith | Acceptable |
| Fort Smith | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72908 Fort Smith (2.7 mi)
72903 Fort Smith (5.6 mi)
72919 Fort Smith (6.8 mi)
72901 Fort Smith (6.8 mi)
74902 Pocola (7.2 mi)
74901 Arkoma (7.4 mi)
72937 Hackett (8.8 mi)
72904 Fort Smith (9.6 mi)
72905 Fort Smith (9.9 mi)
72936 Greenwood (11.4 mi)
74932 Cameron (11.4 mi)
72940 Huntington (12.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,290 |
| Population density | 300 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 131 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 37.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.2741 |
| Longitude | -94.3737 |
| 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 | 34.9% | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 29.5% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.8% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
11,290
Population
300
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$81,047
Median household income
$60,976
Per capita income
$239,700
Median home value
$1,022
Median monthly rent
67.6%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
3,297
Housing units
40.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
460
Under 5
488
436
5–9
461
213
10–14
225
270
15–19
285
264
20–24
280
911
25–34
965
682
35–44
722
467
45–54
494
347
55–59
368
530
60–64
561
649
65–74
687
201
75–84
213
54
85+
57
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,662 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 8,628 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,861 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Two or more races
8.6%
Asian
6.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Black or African American
3.4%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,846 | 75% |
| Two or more races | 1,012 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 779 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 511 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 398 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 233 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.9% | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 29.5% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.8% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
3.5%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
12.4%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k+
14.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.6% |
| $200k+ | 14.4% |
| Median income | $81,047 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.2%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k–$300k
29.2%
$300k–$500k
23.4%
$500k–$1M
11.2%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,022 |
| Owner occupied | 67.6% |
| Renter occupied | 32.4% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 75.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 30.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% |
| 3 or more | 26.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.2% |
| Electricity | 43.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,461 | 55.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 316 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 547 | 12.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,080 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,435 | 32.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,231 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.1% | 16.4% |
| Married | 62.2% | 59.1% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
23.1%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
26.5%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 287 | 11.7% |
| Kindergarten | 209 | 8.6% |
| Elementary school | 931 | 38.1% |
| High school | 446 | 18.3% |
| College / grad school | 570 | 23.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.6%
Manufacturing
14.4%
Professional & management
12.0%
Retail trade
9.0%
Public administration
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Other services
3.8%
Construction
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 54.0% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.9% |
| Carpool | 16.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
8.4%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
11.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 38.7% |
| High cholesterol | 39.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 481 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 42.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.9% |
| Public insurance | 35.5% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,342 | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 263 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 51 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 212 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,577 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 10,508 | 93.1% |
| Born in different state | 6,525 | 57.8% |
| Foreign born | 69 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 713 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 524 | 73.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,017 | 9% |
| Arab | 990 | 8.8% |
| Italian | 948 | 8.4% |
| Irish | 250 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 73 | 0.6% |
| German | 51 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 43 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72916
What city is ZIP code 72916 in?
ZIP code 72916 is primarily assigned to Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72916 in?
ZIP code 72916 falls within Sebastian County, Arkansas.
What is the population of ZIP code 72916?
ZIP code 72916 has an estimated population of 11,290 residents, with a density of 300 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72916?
The median household income in ZIP code 72916 is $81,047, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72916?
The median home value in ZIP code 72916 is $239,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 72916 in?
ZIP code 72916 observes the CST timezone.