72901 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to FORT SMITH, AR 72901

72901 is a suburban zip code in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Median household income here ($26,624) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. At $84,200 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Fort Smith metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $43,995/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 72901 is $32,513.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 72901 earn an average of $26,232/year. Women earn only $18,557/year.

9,993 people in 72901 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 72901? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.3 minutes.

The median age here is 35. There are 11,028 men and 10,563 women. The median age for men is 34 while for women the median age is 36.

To give you a sense of the community, 9,202 people (out of the 21,591 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 9,492 homes, and 1,617 businesses every day. 426 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

72901 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tokyo, Japan!) and -94 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 518 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 21,591
  • White Population: 16,326
  • Black Population: 2,202
  • Hispanic Population: 3,530
  • Asian Population: 729
  • Hawaiian Population: 22
  • Indian Population: 911
  • Male Population: 11,028
  • Female Population: 10,563
  • Median Age: 35
  • Median Age of Males: 34
  • Median Age of Females: 36
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: West South Central
  • State: Arkansas
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Fort Smith AR-OK
  • County: Sebastian
  • City: Fort Smith
  • Longitude: -94.4
  • Latitude: 35.4
  • Elevation: 518 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 479
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 9,778
  • Drive alone: 7,101
  • Carpool: 1,980
  • Public transit: 185
  • Ride bikes or walk: 426

  • Average commute time: 18.3 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 555
  •    5 - 9: 1,828
  •    10 - 14: 2,854
  •    15 - 19: 2,156
  •    20 - 24: 929
  •    25 - 29: 255
  •    30 - 34: 519
  •    35 - 39: 26
  •    40 - 44: 32
  •    45 - 59: 152
  •    60 - 89: 224
  •    90 plus: 248
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $84,200
  • Average Annual Household Income: $31,499
  • Businesses: 1,032
  • Employees: 19,185
  • Annual Payroll: $698,393,000
  • Average Family Income: $43,995
  • Median Family Income: $26,624
  • Average Income for Men: $26,232
  • Average Income for Women: $18,557
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 131
  • State FIPS Code: 05

Schools in 72901 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Ballman Elementary School
2601 South Q Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1280
Carnall Elementary School
2524 S. Tulsa Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-3612
Fairview Elementary School
2400 South Dallas
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-3214
Howard Elementary School
1301 N. 8th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7382
Tilles Elementary School
815 North 16th St.
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-5606
Middle Schools
Ramsey Junior High School
3201 Jenny Lind Road
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-5115
William O. Darby Jr. High Sch.
616 North 14th St.
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-4159
High Schools
Belle Point Alternative Center
1501 Dodson Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Northside High School
2301 North B Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1171

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In the 72901 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.acic.org. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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