72956 ZIP Code
Van Buren, Arkansas
January 23, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 72956 |
| City/Town: | Van Buren |
| County: | Crawford |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,805 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,625 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,062 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,274 |
| Median Home Value: | $155,700 |
| Land Area: | 103.8 sq miles
268.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4689, -94.3482 |
Population Information (72956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,805 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,209 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,596 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,167 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,060 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,521 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,053 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,168 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,111 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,212 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,195 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,370 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,930 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,440 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,013 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 565 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $155,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $793 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,274 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,251 | 92.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,023 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,470 | 71.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,781 | 28.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,836 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,053 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,067 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,197 | 34.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,406 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,944 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,710 | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,459 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72956 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,625 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,286 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,265 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,062 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,747 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,659 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,017 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,748 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,363 | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,543 | 10.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 687 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 66 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,108 | 83.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 450 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 370 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 618 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,129 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,130 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,607 | 7.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,050 | 11.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,711 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 89 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 59 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,191 | 6.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72956 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 773 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 662 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 968 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,390 | 10.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,894 | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,898 | 21.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,829 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,784 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 544 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 509 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72956 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,479 | 85.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 890 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 193 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 147 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 634 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72956 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 175 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 936 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,918 | 19.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 351 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,474 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 679 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 126 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 615 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,372 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,409 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,230 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,089 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 285 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (72956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,575 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,605 | 53.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,219 | 46.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,580 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72956 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,666 | 72.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,818 | 36.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,001 | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 916 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 288 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,612 | 12.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72956 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,835 | 75.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 179 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 846 | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 310 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 304 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 395 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 253 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,120 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72956 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 63 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,054 | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,140 | 15.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,534 | 24.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,376 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,572 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,065 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 668 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 464 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 338 | 2.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72956 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 152 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 711 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,253 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,994 | 56.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,918 | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 246 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72956 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,472 | 48.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 137 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,238 | 47.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 332 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 51 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72956 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 733 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,398 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,642 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,478 | 26.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72956 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 890 | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,557 | 16.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,075 | 21.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,676 | 17.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,929 | 20.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,072 | 11.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 242 | 2.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72956 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,117 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $420 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $793 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (72956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,251 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,822 | 51.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,474 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,005 | 15.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,621 | 27.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,429 | 33.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,025 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72956 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,934 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,897 | 28.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,681 | 55.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 413 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,732 | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,995 | 21.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72956 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,071 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 461 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 331 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,627 | 51.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,530 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,122 | 15.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,636 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,547 | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,155 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,480 | 19.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 610 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,520 | 54.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,350 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72956 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,160 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,317 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,576 | 59.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,722 | 39.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 463 | 10.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,643 | 93.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 241 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,162 | 897.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,162 | 897.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,162 | 897.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 229 | 95.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,478 | 613.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 5.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72956 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,638 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,053 | 89.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,585 | 11.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,906 | 8.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 179 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 442 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 58 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72956 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,251 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,231 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Van Buren, AR72956