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ZIP code 72921: Alma, AR

72921 is a ZIP code in Alma, Arkansas, mainly in Crawford County, part of the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. About 12,888 people live here.

Population
12,888
Median household income
$75,008
Typical home value
$253,600+5.4% in 12 months
Median rent
$949gross, per month
Median age
37
Homeowners
72.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 72921 details

CityAlma
StateArkansas
CountyCrawford County
Metro areaFort Smith, AR-OK
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area88.9 sq mi, plus 3.1 sq mi of water
Population density145 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher22.7% of adults 25+
Average commute26.6 minutes
Center coordinates35.46314, -94.19150

Median rent in 72921 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$433/mo
2 bedrooms$829/mo
3 bedrooms$1,129/mo
4 bedrooms$778/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 72921

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
72935Dyer, AR3.9 mi521
72930Cecil, AR4.1 mi207
72941Lavaca, AR8.1 mi5,140
72956Van Buren, AR8.8 mi34,546
72957Van Buren, AR9.0 mi—
72952Rudy, AR9.6 mi2,101
72947Mulberry, AR10.7 mi4,493
72904Fort Smith, AR11.3 mi21,296

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 72921?

A typical home in ZIP code 72921 is worth about $253,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $75,008 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Arkansas average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $253,600 homeWhat can a $75,008 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 72921

What city is ZIP code 72921?

ZIP code 72921 is in Alma, AR, in Crawford County.

What county is ZIP code 72921 in?

72921 is mainly in Crawford County, Arkansas.

What is the population of ZIP code 72921?

About 12,888 people live in ZIP code 72921, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 72921 in?

72921 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.