What to know about ZIP 72918
ZIP code 72918 covers ZIP 72918 with a population of about 3,993.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.5 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the FT. SMITH - FAY - SPRNGDL - RGRS media market.
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ZIP Code 72918 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,993
Density
N/A
Median income
$57,372
-24% vs US avg
Home value
$170,000
-51% vs US avg
Median rent
$642
-45% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 72918
Income and economy in ZIP 72918
Median household income in ZIP 72918 is about $57,372 — about 24% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 15.5%; unemployment rate near 4.3%; 29.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Finance and insurance, and Administrative support; about 11.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 72918
Median home value is about $170,000 — about 51% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $642 (about 45% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 66.6% (about 1.2 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 72918, a household would need roughly $47,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,092. That sits below the local median household income ($57,372), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.