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ZIP 72916

Pop. 11,711·Sebastian County·16th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,552/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$399
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 72916 · $1,552
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,180/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
$18,624/yr
At $1,552/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountySebastian County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72916 (Fort Smith, AR) is majority owner-occupied, 40.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,711
Median income
$87,983
Median age
38.9
Renters
28.7%
Age distribution
22.3%
22%
21.5%
16.7%
17.5%
Under 1822.3%
18–3422%
35–5421.5%
55–6416.7%
65+17.5%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
76.3%
White76.3%
Black3%
Hispanic6%
Asian7.8%
Other6.9%
Education (25+)
27%
25.5%
40.1%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma27%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+40.1%
Housing tenure
71.3%
28.7%
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72916 in Fort Smith, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,019 → $87,983
up 17.3%
Population
11,203 → 11,711
up 4.5%
Renter share
29.9% → 28.7%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
40.4% → 40.1%
-0.3 pts
Median age
39.8 → 38.9
-0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $75,019 to $87,983 across the same window, up 17.3% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 72916 in Fort Smith, AR adding about 508 residents over the five-year window, up 4.5% on net.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 72916 covers Fort Smith, AR. The median rent here is $1,552/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($87,983/yr), ZIP 72916 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72916?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72916 (Fort Smith, AR) is $1,552. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72916 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72916's median rent of $1,552/mo is $399 (20%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 72916 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72916 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #16 out of 60 ZIPs tracked at $1,552/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72916?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,552/mo in ZIP 72916. The local median household income is $87,983/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72916?

Rent in ZIP 72916 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72916 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72916 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,552/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($87,983/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72916 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72916 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.7% of ZIP 72916 households are renters, while 71.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72916 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72916 compare to the rest of Fort Smith?

ZIP 72916 is pricier than Fort Smith as a whole. At $1,552/mo, it's $513 above the Fort Smith citywide median of $1,039/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72916 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72916 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,552/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 72916's median household income ($87,983/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72916 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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