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ZIP 72901

Pop. 19,819·Sebastian County·59th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$855/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$1,110
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ZIP 72901 · $855
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$680
1 BR
$710
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,530
Research median
$940/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,260/yr
At $855/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountySebastian County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72901 (Fort Smith, AR) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,819
Median income
$42,851
Median age
35.6
Renters
56.7%
Age distribution
21.6%
26.6%
23.3%
13.3%
15.3%
Under 1821.6%
18–3426.6%
35–5423.3%
55–6413.3%
65+15.3%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
59.8%
19.3%
White59.8%
Black9.3%
Hispanic19.3%
Asian3.1%
Other8.6%
Education (25+)
17.3%
37.3%
26.3%
19.1%
No HS diploma17.3%
HS diploma37.3%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+19.1%
Housing tenure
43.3%
56.7%
Owner43.3%
Renter56.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72901 in Fort Smith, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,016 → $42,851
up 9.8%
Population
21,183 → 19,819
down 6.4%
Renter share
56.6% → 56.7%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 19.1%
-1.0 pts
Median age
37.4 → 35.6
-1.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 72901 in Fort Smith, AR now reports about $42,851, up from $39,016 in 2021. The population has contracted by 6.4% since 2021, moving from about 21,183 residents to roughly 19,819.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72901 covers Fort Smith, AR. The median rent here is $855/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($42,851/yr), ZIP 72901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72901 (Fort Smith, AR) is $855. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72901's median rent of $855/mo is $1,110 (56%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72901 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #59 out of 59 ZIPs at $855/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $34,000/year (~$16/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $855/mo in ZIP 72901. The local median household income is $42,851/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72901?

Rent in ZIP 72901 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72901 is considered very affordable for renters. At $855/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($42,851/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.7% of ZIP 72901 households are renters, while 43.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 72901 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 72901 compare to the rest of Fort Smith?

ZIP 72901 is more affordable than Fort Smith overall. At $855/mo, it's $216 below the Fort Smith citywide median of $1,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $855/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 72901's median household income ($42,851/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72901 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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