City

Van Buren, AR

2 ZIP codes  ·  Crawford County  ·  Arkansas

👥34,102Population
💰$60,387Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$177,100Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76%Hispanic: 12.2%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 6.5%Race
White76.0%
Hispanic12.2%
Black1.1%
Asian1.5%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma300 (1.4%)
HS Graduate7,512 (35.5%)
Some College3,732 (17.6%)
Associates3,425 (16.2%)
Bachelors1,841 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree4,336 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College17.6%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,387 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$177,100 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units14,119
Vacant Units1,148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Van Buren, AR

Van Buren is a city in Arkansas, located in Crawford County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 34,102 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Van Buren is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,387 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Van Buren is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Van Buren is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.02%).

Van Buren, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Van Buren
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72956 34,102 $60,387 $177,100 $825 6.3% 29.2% 69.4%

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