What to know about ZIP 72957
ZIP code 72957 covers ZIP 72957 with a population of about 4,676.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the FT. SMITH - FAY - SPRNGDL - RGRS media market.
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ZIP Code 72957 — 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
4,676
Density
N/A
Median income
$44,398
-41% vs US avg
Home value
$114,100
-67% vs US avg
Median rent
$527
-55% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 72957
Income and economy in ZIP 72957
Median household income in ZIP 72957 is about $44,398 — about 41% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.4%; unemployment rate near 8.1%; 14.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Administrative support; about 6.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.9 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 72957
Median home value is about $114,100 — about 67% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $527 (about 55% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 38.8% (about 26.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 72957, a household would need roughly $31,000 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 $733. That sits below the local median household income ($44,398), 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.