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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
$61,277
Median income
$171,700
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beebe pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th 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.

ZIP code 72012 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 236.4 square miles in Beebe, White County, Arkansas. The area is home to 11,986 residents, producing a population density of 51 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72012 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72012 sits at $61,277 (8% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,540. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $171,700 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $787 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72012 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing White County, so you can benchmark 72012 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 72012

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72012.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72012?

40.5

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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

$33,540

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72012 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,277 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,063

Total Housing Units

5,350

Occupied Units

713

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$171,700

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$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

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ZIP 72012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72012 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72102 Mc Rae, AR 2,873 5.7 mi
72007 Austin, AR 6,708 7.6 mi
72045 El Paso, AR 1,151 7.7 mi
72176 Ward, AR 8,141 8.2 mi
72136 Romance, AR 1,772 11.0 mi
72023 Cabot, AR 35,026 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in White County

72143 standard
Searcy, AR
Pop: 35,169
72081 standard
Judsonia, AR
Pop: 7,798
72010 standard
Bald Knob, AR
Pop: 6,577
72020 standard
Bradford, AR
Pop: 4,295
72102 standard
Mc Rae, AR
Pop: 2,873
72121 standard
Pangburn, AR
Pop: 2,704

Related Areas

White County Beebe, AR Arkansas

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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Official Data Resources for Beebe, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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