Beebe, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72012
White County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,986
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,277
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Beebe pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72012 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72012 (Beebe, AR) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.5 in 2023 to 216.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72012 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beebe, White County, Arkansas, home to 11,986 residents across 236.4 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72012 reports a modest median household income of $61,277 (8% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,540. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $171,700 (18% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 70.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $787.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 72012 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 72012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beebe, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72012.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72012, Beebe, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,986
Population
236.4
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72012?
40.5
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,277
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$33,540
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72012 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Beebe, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,277 Top 33% higher than 67% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,063housing units
6,063
Total Housing Units
5,350
Occupied Units
713
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,700
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$787
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72012 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.1% | 149 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 164 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 186 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 195 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 216 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 262 business establishments in ZIP 72012, employing approximately 2,337 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,379,000.
262
Businesses
2,337
Employees
$83.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 44 | 16.8% |
| Construction | 34 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.8% |
| Information | 5 | 1.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72012 vs 72102 →
ZIP 72012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72023
Cabot (72023)
35,026 residents
- 72012 11,986
Beebe (72012)
11,986 residents
- 72176 8,141
Ward (72176)
8,141 residents
- 72007 6,708
Austin (72007)
6,708 residents
- 72102 2,873
Mc Rae (72102)
2,873 residents
- 72136 1,772
Romance (72136)
1,772 residents
- 72045 1,151
El Paso (72045)
1,151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72012 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72007
Austin (72007)
$86,302 median income
- 72136
Romance (72136)
$78,328 median income
- 72023
Cabot (72023)
$76,931 median income
- 72176
Ward (72176)
$68,840 median income
- 72012
Beebe (72012)
$61,277 median income
- 72045
El Paso (72045)
$60,602 median income
- 72102
Mc Rae (72102)
$59,120 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72012 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72012, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,986 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72012 in?
ZIP code 72012 (Beebe) is located in White County, Arkansas. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72012?
ZIP code 72012 in Beebe, AR has a population of 11,986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72012?
The median household income in ZIP 72012 is $61,277, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72012?
The median home value in ZIP 72012 is $171,700, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72012 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72012?
ZIP code 72012 has 262 business establishments employing approximately 2,337 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72012 are: Retail trade (44), Construction (34), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72012?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72012 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72012?
In ZIP code 72012, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72012?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72012 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72012?
In ZIP code 72012, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72012 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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