City

Bee Branch, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,681Population
💰$54,500Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$137,100Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓17.2%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White93.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
40%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads17.2% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.6%)
HS Graduate595 (47.4%)
Some College260 (20.7%)
Associates178 (14.2%)
Bachelors76 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree140 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 47.4%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad47.4%
Some College20.7%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,500 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$137,100 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units961
Vacant Units199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
66%
About Bee Branch, AR

Bee Branch is a city in Arkansas, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,681 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, Bee Branch is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,500 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bee Branch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bee Branch is less-educated. 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.16%).

Bee Branch, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Bee Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72013 1,681 $54,500 $137,100 1.0% 17.2% 68.2%