ZIP code 72901
Where is ZIP code 72901?
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Sebastian County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72901 belongs to Fort Smith, Arkansas in Sebastian County. 72901 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 479, 539 and 918. About 19,819 people live in the 72901 area, where the median household income is $42,851. The closest ZIP codes are 72902 (Fort Smith, 1.4 mi north), 72905 (Fort Smith, 1.6 mi northeast) and 72906 (Fort Smith, 1.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 72901 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Smith |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Sebastian County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 479, 539, 918 |
| Coordinates | 35.3653, -94.411 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 729 |
Population and income in 72901
| Population | 19,819 · higher than 92% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,269 · higher than 98% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.6 years · lower than 83% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $42,851 · lower than 76% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,107 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $118,100 · lower than 58% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $854 a month |
| Housing units | 10,266 |
| Households | 8,789 (2.22 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 43% / 57% |
| Land area | 8.74 sq mi (plus 0.21 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72901. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72901
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72902 | Fort Smith, AR | 1.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 72905 | Fort Smith, AR | 1.6 mi NE | Unique |
| 72906 | Fort Smith, AR | 1.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72913 | Fort Smith, AR | 1.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72914 | Fort Smith, AR | 1.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72917 | Fort Smith, AR | 1.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72918 | Fort Smith, AR | 1.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72919 | Fort Smith, AR | 1.6 mi NE | Unique |
| 74901 | Arkoma, OK | 2.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 72903 | Fort Smith, AR | 2.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 74946 | Moffett, OK | 2.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72908 | Fort Smith, AR | 3 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72901 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72901
123 MAIN ST
FORT SMITH AR 72901
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72901-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72901?
- 72901 is a Fort Smith, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72901 in?
- ZIP code 72901 is in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72901 in?
- 72901 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72901?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72901 use area codes 479, 539 and 918.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72901?
- About 19,819 people live in ZIP code 72901, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72901?
- The median household income in 72901 is $42,851 a year, lower than 76% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72901?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72901 are 72902 (Fort Smith, 1.4 miles), 72905 (Fort Smith, 1.6 miles), 72906 (Fort Smith, 1.6 miles) and 72913 (Fort Smith, 1.6 miles).