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ZIP 72901 — Business Opportunities

Fort Smith, AR · Local economy intelligence
Population
20,783
Median income
$42,361
Median age
36.1
Households
8,824

Top business opportunities in 72901

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Fort Smith, AR, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Bars & Nightlife 51/100
    ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Cafes & Coffee Shops 44/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Childcare 37/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Fitness Centre 37/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Grave Yard 35/100
    ~8.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Police 35/100
    ~5.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Prison 35/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Government Services 35/100
    ~6.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Golf Course 35/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 72901.

Full demographic profile

Population20,783
Households8,824
Median household income$42,361
Per capita income$25,275
Median age36.1
% bachelor's degree or higher19.133%
% age 18–3421.599%
% age 65+11.206%
% renter-occupied47.581%
Median home value$112,500
Median gross rent$768
Unemployment rate9.499%

Nearby ZIPs in AR

72902 Fort Smith · 72906 Fort Smith · 72913 Fort Smith · 72914 Fort Smith · 72917 Fort Smith · 72918 Fort Smith

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