What to know about ZIP 72702
ZIP code 72702 covers ZIP 72702 with a population of about 3,140.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 25.8 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 72702 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
3,140
Density
N/A
Median income
$28,771
-62% vs US avg
Home value
$294,300
-15% vs US avg
Median rent
$694
-40% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 72702
Income and economy in ZIP 72702
Median household income in ZIP 72702 is about $28,771 — about 62% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 45.8%; unemployment rate near 1.1%; 36.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 2.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Real estate, Education, and Healthcare; about 10.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.0 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 72702
Median home value is about $294,300 — about 15% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $694 (about 40% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 21.3% (about 44.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 72702, a household would need roughly $81,000 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 $1,891. That is about 182% above the local median household income ($28,771), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.