ZIP Code 72957 in Van Buren, AR

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Van Buren, Arkansas
County:Crawford County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:39:37 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:479
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.4443, -94.3429
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 72957 has 0 residents and 0 households. Age detail is not available. Gender breakdown is not available. Race and ethnicity breakdown is not available.

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:0Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:--
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:0Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:0.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--0000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------0------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 0

Male Median Age: 0

Female Median Age: 0

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male
Female
Total
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:00%0.0 years
Females:00%0.0 years
Total:0100%0.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($58,773), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($42,910), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($175,300), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($914), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72957 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 131 people with an annual payroll of $8,560,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,319Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:15Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,776,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,560,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:131Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72957 is located in Crawford County, Arkansas, within the Fort Smith, AR-OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22900) and Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 228,916 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72957. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Fort Smith, AR-OKSource: Census
CBSA Number:22900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:228,916Source: Census
MSA:Fort Smith, AR-OK MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5400.99 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0571480Source: Census
Place Name:Van Buren city; ArkansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72958 | | 72956

Schools in ZIP Code 72957


We could not locate which school district 72957 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

King Elementary School 400 N 19th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
District: Van Buren School DistrictNearby
Butterfield Trail Middle Schoo 310 N 11th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
District: Van Buren School DistrictNearby
Central Elementary School 501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
District: Van Buren School DistrictNearby
Parkview Elementary School 605 Parkview St
Van Buren, AR 72956
District: Van Buren School DistrictNearby
Van Buren High School 2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
District: Van Buren School DistrictNearby
Trinity Junior High School 1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
District: Private SchoolNearby
First Umc Weekday School 320 No. 15 St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christ The King Catholic School 1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72957


University Of Arkansas-Fort Smith 5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649
Type: Post Secondary
Vista College - Ft. Smith 1200 South Waldron Road
Ft. Smith, AR 72903-2629
Type: Post Secondary
Arthur's Beauty College 2000 North B Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901-3342
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Salon And Spa 311 S 16th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Type: Post Secondary
Designer Barber & Stylist School 2409 South 56th Street, Suite 118
Ft Smith, AR 72903-3753
Type: Post Secondary
Career Academy Of Hair Design - Fort Smith 1000 Phoenix Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901-7814
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov