Carbon City, Fort Smith, AR
Carbon City — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Carbon City, 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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Carbon City Neighborhood Overview
Carbon City, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Carbon City is a neighborhood in Fort Smith, Arkansas, primarily within the 72855 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into homeownership, with a median home value of $118,400 and an average home size of approximately 1,425 square feet. The housing market is predominantly owner-occupied, with a homeownership rate of 71.9%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. For renters, the median gross rent is a notably affordable $661 per month, with renter-occupied units making up 28.1% of the housing stock.
The neighborhood's economic profile shows a median household income of $48,929, which aligns with the local housing costs to suggest a market accessible to middle-income earners. The consistency between the median home value and household income points to a balanced ratio for the area. This affordability, combined with the high rate of homeownership, contributes to the neighborhood's established character.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 282 neighborhoods in Fort Smith.
Carbon City Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $118K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $661/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $49K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 72855 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Carbon City, Fort Smith
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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 2026-04-18