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Van Buren, AR
City in Crawford County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72956.
Population
23,763
Land area
15.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,535
ZIP codes
1
Van Buren and its ZIP codes
Van Buren at a glance
- Van Buren is about 26 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 21st most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $61,149, close to the Arkansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,500 (3% below Arkansas) and median rent is $847 a month.
Local data for Van Buren, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Van Buren, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,149
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$181,500
Median rent
$847/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,010), German Americans (2,473), Salvadoran Americans (1,690).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Van Buren.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,161
17,862 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,258
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$469M
FY 2026, $7,807 per person
How people get to work
Van Buren, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Van Buren, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
653
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
105
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 30°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Van Buren, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Van Buren
1 in or overlapping Van Buren. Population shown
Cities near Van Buren
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoraCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| Moffett, OKTown | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| Fort SmithCity | 6.1 mi | 64.2 |
| KiblerCity | 6.6 mi | 5 |
| Remy, OKCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 12.9 |
| RudyTown | 8.6 mi | 1.6 |
| BarlingCity | 8.6 mi | 10.3 |
| Arkoma, OKTown | 8.7 mi | 3.5 |
| AlmaCity | 8.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Roland, OKTown | 9.2 mi | 3.5 |
| CedarvilleCity | 9.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Central CityTown | 9.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Liberty, OKCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| UniontownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Long, OKCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.6 |
| Short, OKCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Van Buren, AR in?
- Van Buren is in Crawford County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Van Buren, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Van Buren include 72956.
- What is the population of Van Buren, AR?
- About 23,763 people live in Van Buren, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Van Buren?
- Nearby places include Dora (5 mi), Moffett, OK (5.2 mi), Fort Smith (6.1 mi), Kibler (6.6 mi), Remy, OK (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023