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ZIP 72903

Pop. 27,242·Sebastian County·40th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,173/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$792
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ZIP 72903 · $1,173
More affordable than 93% 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
$14,076/yr
At $1,173/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountySebastian County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72903 (Fort Smith, AR) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,242
Median income
$61,434
Median age
38.3
Renters
47.2%
Age distribution
21.8%
24.1%
24.5%
18%
Under 1821.8%
18–3424.1%
35–5424.5%
55–6411.5%
65+18%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
72.5%
White72.5%
Black8.3%
Hispanic11%
Asian2.5%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
26%
33.6%
30.3%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma26%
Some college33.6%
Bachelor's+30.3%
Housing tenure
52.8%
47.2%
Owner52.8%
Renter47.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72903 in Fort Smith, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,009 → $61,434
up 13.7%
Population
25,855 → 27,242
up 5.4%
Renter share
49.3% → 47.2%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
32.7% → 30.3%
-2.4 pts
Median age
39 → 38.3
-0.7 yrs

Median household income rose from $54,009 to $61,434 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.7% shift. The population has grown by 5.4% since 2021, moving from about 25,855 residents to roughly 27,242. Renters now make up 47.2% of households, compared with 49.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 30.3% of adults here, versus 32.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72903 covers Fort Smith, AR. The median rent here is $1,173/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 23% of local median household income ($61,434/yr), ZIP 72903 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72903?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72903 (Fort Smith, AR) is $1,173. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72903 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72903's median rent of $1,173/mo is $792 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72903 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72903 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #40 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,173/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72903?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,173/mo in ZIP 72903. The local median household income is $61,434/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72903?

Rent in ZIP 72903 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72903 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72903 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,173/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($61,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72903 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72903 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.2% of ZIP 72903 households are renters, while 52.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72903 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72903 compare to the rest of Fort Smith?

ZIP 72903 is pricier than Fort Smith as a whole. At $1,173/mo, it's $102 above the Fort Smith citywide median of $1,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72903 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72903 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,173/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 72903's median household income ($61,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72903 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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