Bee Branch, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72013
Van Buren County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,197
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bee Branch pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72013 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72013 covers 252.5 square miles in Bee Branch, Van Buren County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,197 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72013 reports a modest median household income of $57,500 (2% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,538. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 0.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $132,200 (9% below the average Arkansas ZIP); 67.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Van Buren County, so 72013 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 72013
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bee Branch, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72013.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 72013, Bee Branch, 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
2,197
Population
252.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72013?
51.4
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
0.4%
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?
$57,500
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$29,538
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72013 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Bee Branch, 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)
$57,500 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
967housing units
967
Total Housing Units
748
Occupied Units
219
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,200
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 72013, employing approximately 168 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,095,000.
26
Businesses
168
Employees
$6.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 23.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.5% |
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 72013 vs 72039 →
ZIP 72013 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72088
Fairfield Bay (72088)
2,391 residents
- 72013
Bee Branch (72013)
2,197 residents
- 72039
Damascus (72039)
2,131 residents
- 72061 250
Guy (72061)
250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72013 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72013 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72061
Guy (72061)
$81,141 median income
- 72039
Damascus (72039)
$63,667 median income
- 72013
Bee Branch (72013)
$57,500 median income
- 72088
Fairfield Bay (72088)
$56,594 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72013 ranks #3 of 4 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 72013, 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 (2,197 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 72013 in?
ZIP code 72013 (Bee Branch) is located in Van Buren County, Arkansas. Van Buren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-buren-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72013?
ZIP code 72013 in Bee Branch, AR has a population of 2,197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72013?
The median household income in ZIP 72013 is $57,500, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72013?
The median home value in ZIP 72013 is $132,200, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72013?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72013 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72013?
ZIP code 72013 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72013?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72013 are: Construction (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72013?
In ZIP code 72013, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72013?
In ZIP code 72013, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72013?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72013 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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