72916 — Fort Smith, AR Home Values
Typical home value $325,153 as of June 2026 · 1st of 26 in Fort Smith, AR-OK
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 72916, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 72916 compares in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area
ZIP code 72916 (Fort Smith, AR) has a typical home value of $325,153 as of June 2026, ranking 1st of 26 ZIP codes tracked in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro. Prices here have moved +0.7% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +24.0%, from $262,259 in June 2021 to $325,153 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 17.9× the annual rent ($1,518/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 72916 has a population of 11,087, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 77% White, 6.9% Asian, 6.5% two or more races, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Black or African American, and 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ELMER H. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3517 BROOKEN HILL DR, FORT SMITH, AR | 2.1 mi |
| HAAS HALL ACADEMY FORT SMITH | 1000 FIANNA WAY, FORT SMITH, AR | 3.1 mi |
| BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1600 CAVANAUGH RD, FORT SMITH, AR | 3.7 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 72916?
$325,153 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 72916 an expensive ZIP code in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area?
72916 ranks 1st of 26 ZIP codes in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area by typical home value, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro.
How much have home values in 72916 changed over the past year?
+0.7% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 72916?
The typical home price is 17.9× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,518/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 72916?
11,087, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 72916?
ELMER H. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2.1 mi), HAAS HALL ACADEMY FORT SMITH (3.1 mi), BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (3.7 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 72916?
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.