72956 ZIP Code – Van Buren, Arkansas
72956 is a large ZIP code in Van Buren, Arkansas, part of Crawford County with a population of approximately 34,805 residents. The median household income of $57,625 is near the Arkansas average and below the national average. The median home value of $155,700 is below the national average, with 71.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $793 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 14.7%, near the national average. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 37.7, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 72904, 72952, 74946.
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ZIP 72956 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72956 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34k | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $155k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $793 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.7 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.0% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72904 – Fort Smith
- 72952 – Rudy
- 74946 – Moffett
- 72903 – Fort Smith
- 72901 – Fort Smith
- 72921 – Alma
- 74954 – Roland
- 72932 – Cedarville
- 72955 – Uniontown
- 72923 – Barling
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72904 | FORT SMITH | 22,539 | $38,009 |
| 72952 | RUDY | 2,275 | $64,327 |
| 74946 | MOFFETT | 62 | $29,375 |
| 72903 | FORT SMITH | 25,696 | $58,498 |
| 72901 | FORT SMITH | 20,783 | $42,361 |