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ZIP 72908

Pop. 14,288·Sebastian County·28th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,360/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$605
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 72908 · $1,360
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$710
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,600
Research median
$980/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
$16,320/yr
At $1,360/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountySebastian County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72908 (Fort Smith, AR) is majority owner-occupied, 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,288
Median income
$72,732
Median age
41.4
Renters
34.4%
Age distribution
22.5%
20.9%
25.1%
13.3%
18.2%
Under 1822.5%
18–3420.9%
35–5425.1%
55–6413.3%
65+18.2%
Gender
45.7%
54.3%
Male45.7%
Female54.3%
Race & ethnicity
78%
White78%
Black2.6%
Hispanic7.5%
Asian5.9%
Other6%
Education (25+)
27.5%
34.2%
29.3%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+29.3%
Housing tenure
65.6%
34.4%
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72908 in Fort Smith, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,846 → $72,732
up 23.6%
Population
13,445 → 14,288
up 6.3%
Renter share
35.3% → 34.4%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
30.4% → 29.3%
-1.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,846 in 2021 to $72,732 more recently. The population has grown by 6.3% since 2021, moving from about 13,445 residents to roughly 14,288.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72908 covers Fort Smith, AR. The median rent here is $1,360/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($72,732/yr), ZIP 72908 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72908?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72908 (Fort Smith, AR) is $1,360. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72908 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72908's median rent of $1,360/mo is $605 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72908 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72908 falls in the middle range for Arkansas, ranking #28 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,360/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72908?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,360/mo in ZIP 72908. The local median household income is $72,732/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72908?

Rent in ZIP 72908 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 72908 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72908 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,360/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($72,732/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72908 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72908 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.4% of ZIP 72908 households are renters, while 65.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72908 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72908 compare to the rest of Fort Smith?

ZIP 72908 is pricier than Fort Smith as a whole. At $1,360/mo, it's $289 above the Fort Smith citywide median of $1,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72908 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72908 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,360/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 72908's median household income ($72,732/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72908 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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