ZIP Code 72916 - Fort Smith Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72916 is located in Fort Smith Arkansas. Portions of 72916 are also in Bonanza and Barling and Upper Township (Sebastian County). 72916 is entirely within Sebastian County. Regionally, 72916 is located in the Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area.
ZIP Code 72916 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Fort Smith |
| Primary County | Sebastian County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 11,290 |
| Area Code(s) | 479 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 72916 Map
72916 Demographics
72916 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 72916 is White. The current unemployment level in 72916 is 4.2%.
| Population | 11,290 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 306 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,687 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $75,019 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $564,890 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 82.94% |
72916 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,869 | 82.94% |
| Black | 385 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic | 443 | 4.14% |
| Asian | 964 | 9.02% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72916 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 347 | 7.48% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,053 | 22.7% |
| High School Diploma | 1,124 | 24.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 56 | 1.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 163 | 3.51% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,092 | 23.54% |
| Associates Degree | 400 | 8.62% |
| Masters Degree | 177 | 3.82% |
| Professional Degree | 220 | 4.74% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.13% |
72916 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.26924133, -94.36978912 |
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| Region | Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Fort Smith, AR-OK |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 37 Square Miles |
72916 Schools
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72916 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 37d - Arkansas Valley Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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