The U.S. ZIP Code 72908 is associated with Fort Smith, AR in Sebastian County. It is estimated that 19.7% of residents in the 72908 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 37.6 years. Approximately 27.1% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $34,934. Median househould income in this region is $51,941, while about 9% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 13,303.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 72908 is $51,941, while the region's mean household income is $82,102. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,934. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72908 of $34,934 is approximately 31.44% more than the per capita income in Arkansas overall of $26,577. An estimated 8.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 6.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.7% of the population in 72908 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 2.0% of 72908 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 72908 are younger than average. The median age of 37.6 years in ZIP Code 72908 is approximately 1.31% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 72908 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 72908 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72908 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 72908 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 72908, 91.5% of the population graduated high school, while 27.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.2% in this Sebastian County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.3% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72908, 92.7% is one race, while 7.3% are two or more races. Approximately 10.2% of 72908 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72908 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.0%), followed by Asian (7.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.6% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 7.0% |
In ZIP Code 72908, 89.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.3% 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 | 89.6% |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 5.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 72908, an estimated 25.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 23.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Sebastian County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 72908 | 7.63¢/kWh | 6.46¢/kWh | 4.82¢/kWh |
| Arkansas | 14.36¢/kWh | 11.9¢/kWh | 6.69¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.44¢/kWh | 13.54¢/kWh | 8.71¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 72908 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.45 | ||
| Feb | 4.82 | ||
| Mar | 5.1 | ||
| Apr | 5.6 | ||
| May | 5.6 | ||
| Jun | 6.07 | ||
| Jul | 6.03 | ||
| Aug | 6.24 | ||
| Sep | 5.88 | ||
| Oct | 5.37 | ||
| Nov | 4.86 | ||
| Dec | 4.14 |
In 72908, 63.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.1 minutes. Approximately 26.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72908 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 72908 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.2% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.9% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.6% |
| Public administration | 1.6% |