The U.S. ZIP Code 72904 is associated with Fort Smith, AR in Sebastian County. It is estimated that 13.7% of residents in the 72904 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 32.6 years. Approximately 7.9% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $14,795. Median househould income is approximately $32,311, and an estimated 25% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 23,411.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 72904 is $32,311, while the region's mean household income is $40,931. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $14,795. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72904 of $14,795 is approximately 44.33% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 24.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately162.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.8% of the population in 72904 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 72904 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 13.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 20.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 72904 are younger than average. The median age of 32.6 years in ZIP Code 72904 is approximately 14.44% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.9% of the population in 72904 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 72904 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72904 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 74% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 72904 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 74% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 72904, 65.8% of the population graduated high school, while 7.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 18.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.7% in this Sebastian County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 18.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 16.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.7% |
| Associate's degree | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72904, 96.6% is one race, while 3.4% are two or more races. Approximately 39.5% of 72904 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72904 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (45.4%), followed by Some other race (29.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45.4% |
| Black or African American | 15.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 29.6% |
In ZIP Code 72904, 58.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 35.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 6.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Sebastian County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 58.1% |
| Spanish | 35.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 6.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 72904, an estimated 26.8% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Sebastian County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 26.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 72904 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.28 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.16% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.88% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 72904 | 7.63¢/kWh | 6.46¢/kWh | 4.82¢/kWh |
| Arkansas | 13.22¢/kWh | 10.89¢/kWh | 6.53¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 72904 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.39 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.55 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.37 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.78 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.01 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.23 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.13 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.52 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.78 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.08 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 72904, 56.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.9 minutes. Approximately 28.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72904 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 11.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 72904 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.1% |
| Construction | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 28.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.8% |
| Retail trade | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.9% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 1.4% |