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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
$57,500
Median income
$132,200
Median home value
7.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $29,538. Local economic indicators show a 14.8% poverty rate alongside 0.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $132,200 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 67.0% of units 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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72013, plus 5 more within Van Buren County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72013?

51.4

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$29,538

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72013 ranks nationally

Bee Branch, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,500 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%

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

What does housing look like?

967

Total Housing Units

748

Occupied Units

219

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$132,200

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72013 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 72013 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 72013 ranks #3 of 4 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
72039 Damascus, AR 2,131 7.3 mi
72061 Guy, AR 250 10.1 mi
72088 Fairfield Bay, AR 2,391 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Van Buren County

72031 standard
Clinton, AR
Pop: 7,683
72153 standard
Shirley, AR
Pop: 2,572
72088 standard
Fairfield Bay, AR
Pop: 2,391
72629 standard
Dennard, AR
Pop: 629
72141 standard
Scotland, AR
Pop: 625

Related Areas

Van Buren County Bee Branch, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.