ZIP Code 72901 - Fort Smith Arkansas

ZIP Code 72901 is located in Fort Smith Arkansas. Portions of 72901 are also in Upper Township (Sebastian County). 72901 is entirely within Sebastian County. Regionally, it is located in the Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area.

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ZIP Code 72901 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameFort Smith
Primary CountySebastian County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)20,783
Area Code(s)479
Current Time
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72901 Demographics

72901 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 72901 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72901 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 72901 is 3.3%.

Population20,783
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density2,244 People per Square Mile
Total Households8,637
Percentage High Income Households1.5%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$39,016
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$39,350
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)3.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 68.13%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 39.04%

72901 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White13,99168.13%
Black2,12510.35%
Hispanic3,53317.2%
Asian6563.19%
Native American2321.13%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

72901 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,88238.98%
Black64813.42%
Hispanic2,07643%
Asian1703.52%
Native American420.87%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander100.21%

72901 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,1489.84%
Bachelor Degree1,41512.12%
High School Diploma3,70531.74%
No High School Diploma4684.01%
GED or Alternate1,0789.24%
1 or More Years of College2,39720.54%
Associates Degree8877.6%
Masters Degree3513.01%
Professional Degree1671.43%
Doctorate Degree560.48%

72901 Geography

Coordinates35.36458969,-94.41645813
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 72901
RegionFt. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaFort Smith, AR-OK
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area9 Square Miles

72901 Politics

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72901 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7b: 5F to 10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion37d - Arkansas Valley Plains

72901 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)27324149596771706350393150
Avg Max Temp (°F)48556473808893938575615172
Avg Precip (In.)2.42.634.034.015.384.33.192.633.763.984.863.4344.6

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