72901 — Fort Smith, AR Home Values
Typical home value $139,311 as of June 2026 · 24th of 26 in Fort Smith, AR-OK
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 72901, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 72901 compares in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area
ZIP code 72901 (Fort Smith, AR) has a typical home value of $139,311 as of June 2026, ranking 24th of 26 ZIP codes tracked in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area, more expensive than about 12% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.4% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +8.0%, from $128,953 in June 2021 to $139,311 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 13.6× the annual rent ($855/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Fort Smith, AR-OK forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Fort Smith.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 72901 has a population of 19,966, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 61.3% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% Black or African American, 8.1% two or more races, 2.1% Asian, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.7% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BELLE POINT ALTERNATIVE CENTER | 1501 DODSON AVE, FORT SMITH, AR | 0.6 mi |
| BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 2601 SOUTH Q ST, FORT SMITH, AR | 0.6 mi |
| RAMSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3201 JENNY LIND RD, FORT SMITH, AR | 0.9 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72901?
$139,311 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 72901 an expensive ZIP code in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area?
72901 ranks 24th of 26 ZIP codes in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area by typical home value, more expensive than about 12% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 72901 changed over the past year?
+1.4% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 72901?
The typical home price is 13.6× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($855/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 72901?
19,966, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 72901?
BELLE POINT ALTERNATIVE CENTER (0.6 mi), BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (0.6 mi), RAMSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (0.9 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 72901?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Fort Smith, AR-OK forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.