Van Buren County, AR ZIP Codes
Arkansas (AR) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
15,694
population (2021)
-9.3%
pop change since 2010
05141
FIPS code
Van Buren County ZIP code map
About Van Buren County
Van Buren County is located in Arkansas and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 15,694 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.3% from 17,295 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Van Buren County is 05141.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 15,694 |
| 2010 population | 17,295 |
| Change | -9.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| FIPS code | 05141 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Van Buren County
ZIP codes for Van Buren County, AR (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72013 | Bee Branch | Van Buren | View map |
| 72028 | Choctaw | Van Buren | View map |
| 72031 | Clinton | Van Buren | View map |
| 72039 | Damascus | Van Buren | View map |
| 72088 | Fairfield Bay | Van Buren | View map |
| 72141 | Scotland | Van Buren | View map |
| 72153 | Shirley | Van Buren | View map |
| 72629 | Dennard | Van Buren | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,652
Population
45.8
Median age
$47,327
Median household income
$26,255
Per capita income
$93,138
Median home value
$378
Median monthly rent
84.3%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
9,048
Housing units
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
511
Under 5
470
726
5–9
670
412
10–14
379
721
15–19
665
451
20–24
415
900
25–34
830
1,035
35–44
954
1,024
45–54
944
767
55–59
706
671
60–64
619
1,399
65–74
1,290
823
75–84
759
266
85+
245
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,062 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 14,590 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,782 | 25.8% |
| Median age | 45.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Black or African American
1.6%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,413 | 91.6% |
| Two or more races | 449 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 363 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 312 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 274 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 137 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.7%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
12.8%
$25k–$35k
15.1%
$35k–$50k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
9.5%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k+
1.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.6% |
| Median income | $47,327 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.1%
$50k–$100k
20.6%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k–$300k
17.6%
$300k–$500k
4.0%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $93,138 |
| Median rent / month | $378 |
| Owner occupied | 84.3% |
| Renter occupied | 15.7% |
| Vacant | 27.6% |
| Single-family detached | 71.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 22.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 26.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.3% |
| Electricity | 49.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 24.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 12.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,694 | 48.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 455 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,289 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,143 | 26.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,272 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,496 | 43.2% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.1% | 17.3% |
| Married | 48.8% | 52.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 14.0% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.0%
Some HS, no diploma
13.1%
HS graduate
42.4%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
8.9%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 131 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 472 | 20.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,505 | 35.9% |
| High school | 1,120 | 31.2% |
| College / grad school | 457 | 8.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Retail trade
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Construction
5.9%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
4.9%
Professional & management
4.2%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.6% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.5% |
| Production & transportation | 23.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.5% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.8% |
| Carpool | 14.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.4 |
Poverty
All people
16.9%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
18.0%
Married-couple families
11.7%
Female-led households
30.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.0% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.5% |
| High cholesterol | 43.1% |
| Heart disease | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 32.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.9% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.7% |
| No physical activity | 33.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 16.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 52.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 22.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,447 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.5% |
| Under 18 | 8.2% |
| 18–64 years | 21.7% |
| 65 and over | 44.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.2% |
| Public insurance | 59.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,671 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 147 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 112 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 27 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,409 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 18,383 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 11,310 | 62.7% |
| Foreign born | 26 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 243 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 58 | 10.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,224 | 17.3% |
| Arab | 3,215 | 17.2% |
| French | 2,120 | 11.4% |
| English | 613 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 104 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 27 | 0.1% |
| German | 25 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 87.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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