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72956 is the zip code for

Van Buren, AR

Also in this location:
Kibler, AR
Cedarville, AR
Alma, AR

Total population
34,074
Housing units
14,013
Land area
(sq. miles)
105.40
Density
(people per sq. mile)
323.28
Water area
(sq. miles)
4.58

Demographic data for zip code 72956

Gender:

Male
16,623
Female
17,451
Median age
Male
35.30
Female
37.30
Gender

Households:

Total households
12,783
Family households
9,319
Nonfamily households
3,464
Average household size
2.63
Average family size
3.09
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
14,013
Occupied housing units
12,783
Owner-occupied
9,042
Renter-occupied
3,741
Vacant housing units
1,230
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
2,498
5 to 9 years
2,524
10 to 14 years
2,643
15 to 19 years
2,372
20 to 24 years
2,105
25 to 34 years
4,328
35 to 44 years
4,548
45 to 54 years
4,858
55 to 59 years
1,978
60 to 64 years
1,861
65 to 74 years
2,539
75 to 84 years
1,324
85 years and over
496
Median age
36.20
Age

Race:

White
28,005
Hispanic or Latino
3,132
Black or African American
515
Asian
775
American Indian & Alaska Native
771
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
11
Other (One Race)
25
Two or More Races
840
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 72956

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
24,673
Civilian labor force
15,534
Employed
14,657
Unemployed
877
Armed Forces
21
Not in labor force
9,118
Percent Unemployed
5.6%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
14,409
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
11,842
Carpooled
1,860
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
25
Walked
234
Other means
59
Worked at home
389
Mean travel time
17.8 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
14,657
Management / business / science / arts
3,958
Service
1,786
Sales / office
4,037
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
1,345
Production / transportation / material moving
3,531
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
14,657
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
320
Construction
929
Manufacturing
3,344
Wholesale trade
487
Retail trade
1,683
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
725
Information
116
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
847
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
858
Educational services / health care / social assistance
3,278
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
800
Public administration
452
Other services
818
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
14,657
Private wage & salary workers
12,003
Government workers
1,776
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
870
Unpaid family workers
8
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
12,517
Less than $10,000
1,048
$10,000 to $14,999
1,053
$15,000 to $24,999
1,644
$25,000 to $34,999
1,522
$35,000 to $49,999
2,336
$50,000 to $74,999
2,656
$75,000 to $99,999
1,055
$100,000 to $149,999
942
$150,000 to $199,999
149
$200,000 or more
112
Median household income
$40,440
Mean household income
$49,075
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
19.1%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 72956

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Butterfield Junior High School
319 N 12 St
(479) 474-683870328210.8
Central Middle School
913 N 24 St
(479) 474-705942422615.7
City Heights Elementary School
301 Mt Vista Avenue
(479) 474-691834915114.0
Coleman Junior High School
821 Pointer Trail
(479) 471-31606021819.6
J. J. Izard Elementary School
501 N 24 St
(479) 474-315038927713.9
James R. Tate Elem. School
406 Catcher Road
(479) 471-313044124213.8
King Elementary School
400 N 19 St
(479) 474-266131312111.6
Northridge Middle School
120 Northridge Drive
(479) 471-312649314814.1
Parkview Elementary School
605 Parkview St
(479) 474-873041814814.4
Rena Elementary School
720 Rena Road
(479) 471-319047814317.7
Van Buren High School
2001 Pointer Trail
(479) 474-68211,25734214.3

Public libraries around Van Buren, AR

NameAddress
Crawford County Library System
111 North 12th Street
Van Buren, AR 72956

Universities and Colleges around 72956

NameAddressPhone
New Life West Homeschool Academy914 North 24th Street
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-8572
Crawford County Adult Education Center605 Alma Circle Boulevard
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-0019

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 72956

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Booneville Community Hospital880 West Main Street
Booneville, AR 72927
(501) 675-280026
Crawford Memorial Hospital
East Main & South 20th Streets
Van Buren, AR 72956
(501) 474-3401103
Harbor View Mercy Hospital10301 Mayo Road
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(501) 484-555057
Healthsouth Rehab Hospital
1401 South 'J' Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(501) 785-330080
Mercy Hospital Of Scott County895 West 6th Street
Waldron, AR 72958
(501) 637-413518
Mercy Hospital-Turner Mem801 West River Street
Ozark, AR 72949
(501) 667-413825
Sparks Regional Medical Center
1311 South 'I' Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(501) 441-4000370
St Edward Mercy Medical Center
7301 Rogers Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(501) 484-6000343

Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 72956

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
BEST WESTERN VAN BUREN INN1903 N 6TH STREET
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
587083
Comfort Inn Van Buren3131 Cloverleaf St
Van Buren, AR 72956
487172
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area1637 N 12th Court
Van Buren, AR 72956
-89123
Sup 8 Van Buren Ft Smith Area106 N Plaza Ct
Van Buren, AR 72956
805059
Hampton Inn Van Buren1916 N 6th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
6483126
Sleep Inn & Suites Van Buren - Fort Smith1633 N. 12th Court
Van Buren, AR 72956
5883100

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 72956

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Long John Silver's
3009 Alma Highway
Van Buren, AR 72956
American, Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood479-474-8589
Omalleys Pizza & Old Town Deli600 Main St
Van Buren, AR 72956
Pizza, Sandwiches479-474-8999
Pizza Hut
2414 Alma Hwy
Van Buren, AR 72956
Italian, Pizza, Salads479-474-9927
Western Sizzlin Steak House
3120 Alma Hwy
Van Buren, AR 72956
American, Steaks501-474-2357

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