Black Fork, Fort Smith, AR
Black Fork — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Black Fork, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) licensing database.
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Black Fork Neighborhood Overview
Black Fork is a neighborhood in Fort Smith, Arkansas, primarily located within the 74937 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the local housing market, with a median home value of $81,700. This affordability is paired with a strong sense of community ownership, as evidenced by a homeownership rate of 71.7%. The typical home in Black Fork offers a comfortable average size of approximately 1,350 square feet.
The neighborhood's housing dynamics show a clear majority of owner-occupied homes, with a renter-occupied rate of 28.3%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $760 per month. The median household income in Black Fork is $43,161, which aligns with the accessible cost of housing in the area, suggesting a market where local incomes can support the prevailing home values and rental rates.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 282 neighborhoods in Fort Smith.
Black Fork Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $82K |
| Median Gross Rent | $760/mo |
| Median Household Income | $43K |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 11.9% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 74937 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Black Fork, Fort Smith
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Black Fork
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-29