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ZIP 72904

Pop. 21,296·Sebastian County·56th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$933/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
+7.6%
vs US Median
-$1,018
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ZIP 72904 · $933
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$11,196/yr
At $933/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountySebastian County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, +7.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72904 (Fort Smith, AR) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,296
Median income
$41,909
Median age
32.5
Renters
46.9%
Age distribution
30.4%
22.8%
23.9%
12.4%
Under 1830.4%
18–3422.8%
35–5423.9%
55–6410.4%
65+12.4%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
31.3%
46.7%
White31.3%
Black7.3%
Hispanic46.7%
Asian9.4%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
33.5%
34.7%
24.1%
No HS diploma33.5%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+7.7%
Housing tenure
53.1%
46.9%
Owner53.1%
Renter46.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72904 in Fort Smith, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$35,688 → $41,909
up 17.4%
Population
22,592 → 21,296
down 5.7%
Renter share
49.2% → 46.9%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
6.9% → 7.7%
+0.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $41,909 today, compared with $35,688 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 72904 in Fort Smith, AR losing about 1,296 residents over the five-year window, down 5.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 49.2% to 46.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 72904 covers Fort Smith, AR. The median rent here is $933/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($41,909/yr), ZIP 72904 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72904?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72904 (Fort Smith, AR) is $933. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72904 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72904's median rent of $933/mo is $1,018 (52%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 72904 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72904 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #56 out of 60 ZIPs at $933/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72904?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $933/mo in ZIP 72904. The local median household income is $41,909/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72904?

Rent in ZIP 72904 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72904 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72904 is considered affordable for renters. At $933/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($41,909/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72904 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72904 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.9% of ZIP 72904 households are renters, while 53.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72904 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72904 compare to the rest of Fort Smith?

ZIP 72904 is more affordable than Fort Smith overall. At $933/mo, it's $106 below the Fort Smith citywide median of $1,039/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72904 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72904 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $933/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 72904's median household income ($41,909/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72904 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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