Old Cove, Fort Smith, AR
Old Cove — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Old Cove, 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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Old Cove Neighborhood Overview
Old Cove is a neighborhood in Fort Smith, Arkansas, primarily within the 71937 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the local housing market, with a median home value of $96,400. This is reflected in the strong homeownership culture, where 77.1% of housing units are owner-occupied, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. The average home size is approximately 1,425 square feet, offering practical living space for households.
The neighborhood's housing costs are balanced against the local economic profile, where the median household income is $48,643. For renters, who make up 22.9% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $716 per month. This combination of below-average home values and moderate rents makes Old Cove an accessible option for both buyers and renters within the Fort Smith area, providing a cost-effective alternative to more expensive neighborhoods.
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Old Cove Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $96K |
| Median Gross Rent | $716/mo |
| Median Household Income | $49K |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 10.4% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 71937 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Old Cove, Fort Smith
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Old Cove
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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 2026-05-30