72013 ZIP Code — Bee Branch, AR

Van Buren County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72013 is located in Bee Branch, Arkansas, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 91.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,885 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72013

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $51,667. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72013 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,885

population

91.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72013 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72013

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72013. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bee Branch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72039 Damascus (8.4 mi) 72153 Shirley (9.8 mi) 72061 Guy (10.1 mi) 72027 Center Ridge (10.4 mi) 72058 Greenbrier (12.8 mi) 72131 Quitman (13 mi) 72088 Fairfield Bay (13.5 mi) 72031 Clinton (13.7 mi) 72157 Springfield (14.3 mi) 72030 Cleveland (15.8 mi) 72047 Enola (16.8 mi) 72067 Higden (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,885
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	91.79 sq mi
Water area	0.77 sq mi
Latitude	35.4319
Longitude	-92.4090
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	56.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	30.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	10.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,885

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$51,667

Median household income

$29,430

Per capita income

$131,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

66.1%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

720

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

108

35–44

203

45–54

185

55–59

107

60–64

145

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	258	13.7%
18 and over	1,627	86.3%
65 and over	335	17.8%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,776	94.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	81	4.3%
Two or more races	28	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	56.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	30.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	10.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$51,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 13.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	66.1%
Renter occupied	33.9%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.0%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	15.7%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.6%
Electricity	40.2%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Wood	12.7%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	434	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	172	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	189	23.2%
Households with children under 18	201	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	249	30.6%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	20.7%
Married	54.7%	52.7%
Separated	0.0%	6.4%
Widowed	6.3%	13.1%
Divorced	15.3%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	78	48.1%
High school	84	51.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 27.3%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Construction 8.2%

Professional & management 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Other services 1.8%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	8.7%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	6.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	15.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.3

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 39.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,800	95.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,885	100.0%
Born in same state	1,879	99.7%
Born in different state	1,262	66.9%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	321	17%
French	299	15.9%
Italian	204	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	56	3%
Polish	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	86.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72013

What city is ZIP code 72013 in?

ZIP code 72013 is primarily assigned to Bee Branch, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72013 in?

ZIP code 72013 falls within Van Buren County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72013 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 72013 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72013?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72013?

The median home value in ZIP code 72013 is $131,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 72013?

ZIP code 72013 has an estimated population of 1,885 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72013 in?

ZIP code 72013 observes the CST timezone.