ZIP Code 72956: Population, Income, Housing

State: AR
Total population: 34,546 Household income: $62,988 Rent: $853

Overview

Total population
34,546
Rent
$853
Year built
1991
Household income
$62,988
Per capita income
$30,291
Poverty rate
13.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.5 persons
Rent over 30% of income
39.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Arkansas
County
Crawford County
City
Van Buren
Total population
34,546
Adults over 25
23,875
Total households
13,475
Household size
2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$62,988
Per capita income
$30,291
Poverty rate
13.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
39.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$853
Year built
1991
Households that rent
28.4%
Households that own
71.6%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
77.4%
Black
1.5%
Asian
1.8%
Two or more races
12.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
12.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
87.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
13,988 (94.2%)
Commute time to work
21 mins
Work from home
859 (5.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
33.1%
High school graduate or GED
35.8%
Some college or associate degree
11.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
19.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 72956 with: Crawford County, AR Arkansas United States

ZIP 72956

Total population34,546
Rent$853
Year built1991
Household income$62,988
Per capita income$30,291
Poverty rate13.5%
Unemployment rateN/A

Crawford County, AR

Total population61,139
Rent$851
Year built1991
Household income$64,132
Per capita income$30,712
Poverty rate14.7%
Unemployment rate3.4%

Arkansas State

Total population3,049,391
Rent$947
Year built1987
Household income$60,773
Per capita income$34,225
Poverty rate16%
Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP72956 CountyCrawford, ARStateArkansasCountryUnited States
Total population34,54661,1393,049,391334,922,499
Rent$853$851$947$1,413
Year built1991199119871980
Household income$62,988$64,132$60,773$80,734
Per capita income$30,291$30,712$34,225$44,673
Poverty rate13.5%14.7%16%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.4%3.5%4%

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Summary for 72956

Rent & Income

In 72956, the typical monthly rent is $853 and the typical household income is $62,988. Rent here is lower than Arkansas, and household income is similar to Arkansas. The estimated poverty rate is 13.5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 28.4% of households. Around 39.1% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Only about 19.8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

 

ZIP 72956 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 72956 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 72956 compares in Arkansas (25 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $853 2 / 25 from lower rent $733 – $1,378
Household income $62,988 13 / 25 from higher income $40,231 – $110,514
Poverty rate 13.5% 11 / 25 from lower poverty 4.7% – 30.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Arkansas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 72956

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 2nd out of 25 ZIP Codes in Arkansas. Across Arkansas, figures vary from $733 in ZIP 72601 up to $1,378 in ZIP 72758.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 72956 stands 13th out of 25 ZIP Codes. Throughout Arkansas, numbers span from $40,231 in ZIP 72209 up to $110,514 in ZIP 72712.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 11th out of 25 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 4.7% in ZIP 72712 up to 30.7% in ZIP 72401.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 72956 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $853 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 72956

Annual Household Income: $62,988

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 72956

Estimated Rate: 13.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 72956

In ZIP Code 72956, households that rent: 3,825 (28.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 3,825 28.4%
Owner-Occupied 9,650 71.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 72956

In ZIP Code 72956, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,495 (39.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,495 39.1%
Other renter households 2,330 60.9%
Total renter households 3,825 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 72956

Less than High School: 7,899 people (33.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,549 people (35.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,694 people (11.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,733 people (19.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,875

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.