ZIP Code 72956, AR
Living in 72956
Bikeability10
Walkability33
Commute82
Public Transit13
Affordability97
Public Safety45
Airports19
Hospitals37
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
36kPopulation+3.6k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate37%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$6.8k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value+$6.5k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$549Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity50%
LP gas1%
Utility gas47%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 72956
United States45
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area61
Crawford County47
Property Crime in 72956
United States48
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area71
Crawford County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 72956
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding70
Tornado31
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 72956, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 72956, AR
Union Christian Academy
5 miles, SW
Union Christian Academy Elementary Campus
5 miles, SW
First Umc Weekday School
7 miles, SW
Trinity Junior High School
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 72956, AR
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
6 miles, S
University of Arkansas
43 miles, N
Northeastern State University
47 miles, NW
University of the Ozarks
50 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 72956, AR
Baptist Health Van Buren
2 miles, S
Baptist Health-Fort Smith
7 miles, SW
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
8 miles, S
Valley Behavioral Health System
9 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 72956, AR
Fort Smith Regional Airport
9 miles, S
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
56 miles, N
Tulsa International Airport
100 miles, NW
Joplin Regional Airport
117 miles, N