72012 ZIP Code — Beebe, AR
White County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72012 is located in Beebe, Arkansas, within White County. It covers approximately 96.19 square miles and serves a population of 13,133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501/870.
About ZIP code 72012
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $59,120. 32% 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. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
13,133
population
96.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72012 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72012
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Beebe | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72102 Mc Rae (4.8 mi)
72045 El Paso (8.2 mi)
72176 Ward (8.5 mi)
72007 Austin (9.4 mi)
72136 Romance (11.2 mi)
72068 Higginson (11.7 mi)
72149 Searcy (13.7 mi)
72143 Searcy (14.3 mi)
72023 Cabot (15 mi)
72111 Mount Vernon (15.5 mi)
72082 Kensett (15.7 mi)
72060 Griffithville (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,133 |
| Population density | 137 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 145 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 96.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.1146 |
| Longitude | -91.9067 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 501/870 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.1% | 55.7% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 27.7% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 13.9% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
13,133
Population
137
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$59,120
Median household income
$29,456
Per capita income
$152,000
Median home value
$768
Median monthly rent
66.2%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
4,114
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
402
Under 5
402
307
5–9
306
704
10–14
704
416
15–19
415
355
20–24
354
858
25–34
858
1,124
35–44
1,123
922
45–54
921
317
55–59
317
281
60–64
281
541
65–74
540
283
75–84
283
60
85+
59
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,449 | 26.3% |
| 18 and over | 9,684 | 73.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,766 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.5%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Black or African American
1.4%
Other race
0.9%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,082 | 88.5% |
| Two or more races | 668 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 513 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 194 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 118 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.1% | 55.7% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 27.7% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 13.9% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
12.3%
$25k–$35k
11.2%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
17.5%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $59,120 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.1%
$50k–$100k
21.8%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$150k–$200k
22.9%
$200k–$300k
17.4%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,000 |
| Median rent / month | $768 |
| Owner occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter occupied | 33.8% |
| Vacant | 16.3% |
| Single-family detached | 72.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 14.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 66.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% |
| 3 or more | 37.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.8% |
| Electricity | 67.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,650 | 55.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 410 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 695 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,046 | 21.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,058 | 42.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,163 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.9% | 19.9% |
| Married | 54.8% | 52.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 17.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
38.1%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
13.1%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 205 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,770 | 56.1% |
| High school | 677 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 423 | 13.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Retail trade
16.4%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Construction
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Other services
8.4%
Professional & management
8.3%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Public administration
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.6% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.2% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 1.9% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
9.6%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
25.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| High blood pressure | 34.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 27.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.7% |
| Teeth loss | 17.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 831 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 19.2% |
| 65 and over | 41.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.8% |
| Public insurance | 39.9% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,329 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 125 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 106 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 19 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,987 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 12,946 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 7,875 | 60.0% |
| Foreign born | 41 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 146 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 24 | 16.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,990 | 15.2% |
| Italian | 1,203 | 9.2% |
| French | 1,199 | 9.1% |
| Polish | 44 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 25 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.2% |
| English | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72012
What city is ZIP code 72012 in?
ZIP code 72012 is primarily assigned to Beebe, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72012 in?
ZIP code 72012 falls within White County, Arkansas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72012?
The median home value in ZIP code 72012 is $152,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 72012?
ZIP code 72012 has an estimated population of 13,133 residents, with a density of 137 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72012?
The median household income in ZIP code 72012 is $59,120, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72012 in?
ZIP code 72012 observes the CST timezone.