🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

72956

Van Buren

ZIP Code 72956 is a standard zip code serving Van Buren, Van Buren, Arkansas (AR), in Crawford County, United States. It has an estimated population of 34,074 with a median household income of $38,323. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Arkansas (AR)
County: Crawford
City: Van Buren
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 35.454000
Longitude: -94.327800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 105.40 mi²
Water Area: 4.58 mi²
Population Density: 323.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 35.611746°N, 35.350590°S, -94.231521°E, -94.462197°W

With 34,074 residents spread across 105.40 square miles, this area has a population density of 323.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

34,074

Population

90th percentile

$38,323

Median Income

20th percentile

$105,500

Median Home Value

35th percentile

105.40 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 72956 is $38,323, and the median home value is $105,500. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

14,013

Total Units

12,783

Occupied Units

91.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Van Buren, AR.

72957

Van Buren

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