ZIP code 72903
Where is ZIP code 72903?
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Sebastian County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72903 belongs to Fort Smith, Arkansas in Sebastian County. 72903 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 code 479. About 27,242 people live in the 72903 area, where the median household income is $61,434. The closest ZIP codes are 72908 (Fort Smith, 2 mi southwest), 72901 (Fort Smith, 2.4 mi northwest) and 72905 (Fort Smith, 3.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 72903 |
|---|---|
| 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 code | 479 |
| Coordinates | 35.3427, -94.3784 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 729 |
Population and income in 72903
| Population | 27,242 · higher than 95% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,681 · higher than 97% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.3 years · lower than 72% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $61,434 · higher than 67% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,424 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $235,900 · higher than 90% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $827 a month |
| Housing units | 12,170 |
| Households | 11,464 (2.31 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 53% / 47% |
| Land area | 16.2 sq mi (plus 1.1 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72903. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72903
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72908 | Fort Smith, AR | 2 mi SW | Standard |
| 72901 | Fort Smith, AR | 2.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 72905 | Fort Smith, AR | 3.2 mi N | Unique |
| 72906 | Fort Smith, AR | 3.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 72913 | Fort Smith, AR | 3.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 72914 | Fort Smith, AR | 3.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 72917 | Fort Smith, AR | 3.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 72918 | Fort Smith, AR | 3.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 72919 | Fort Smith, AR | 3.2 mi N | Unique |
| 72902 | Fort Smith, AR | 3.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 74901 | Arkoma, OK | 3.5 mi W | Standard |
| 72923 | Barling, AR | 4 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72903 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72903
123 MAIN ST
FORT SMITH AR 72903
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72903-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72903?
- 72903 is a Fort Smith, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72903 in?
- ZIP code 72903 is in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72903 in?
- 72903 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72903?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72903 use area code 479.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72903?
- About 27,242 people live in ZIP code 72903, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72903?
- The median household income in 72903 is $61,434 a year, higher than 67% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72903?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72903 are 72908 (Fort Smith, 2 miles), 72901 (Fort Smith, 2.4 miles), 72905 (Fort Smith, 3.2 miles) and 72906 (Fort Smith, 3.2 miles).