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ZIP 72956

Pop. 34,546·Crawford County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,030/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$935
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ZIP 72956 · $1,030
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$720
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,540
Research median
$940/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,360/yr
At $1,030/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyCrawford County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (9.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.0% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72956 (Van Buren, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,546
Median income
$62,988
Median age
38.5
Renters
28.4%
Age distribution
23%
22.1%
25%
12.3%
17.8%
Under 1823%
18–3422.1%
35–5425%
55–6412.3%
65+17.8%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
77.4%
12.7%
White77.4%
Black1.5%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian1.8%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
12.8%
35.8%
31.6%
19.8%
No HS diploma12.8%
HS diploma35.8%
Some college31.6%
Bachelor's+19.8%
Housing tenure
71.6%
28.4%
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72956 in Van Buren, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,352 → $62,988
up 18.1%
Population
35,273 → 34,546
down 2.1%
Renter share
29% → 28.4%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
20.4% → 19.8%
-0.6 pts
Median age
37.7 → 38.5
+0.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $53,352 to $62,988 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.1% shift. Census counts show ZIP 72956 in Van Buren, AR losing about 727 residents over the five-year window, down 2.1% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72956 covers Van Buren, AR. The median rent here is $1,030/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($62,988/yr), ZIP 72956 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72956?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72956 (Van Buren, AR) is $1,030. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72956 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72956's median rent of $1,030/mo is $935 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72956 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72956 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #53 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,030/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72956?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,030/mo in ZIP 72956. The local median household income is $62,988/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72956?

Rent in ZIP 72956 has increased 9.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72956 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72956 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,030/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($62,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72956 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72956 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.4% of ZIP 72956 households are renters, while 71.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72956 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72956 compare to the rest of Van Buren?

ZIP 72956 is pricier than Van Buren as a whole. At $1,030/mo, it's $11 above the Van Buren citywide median of $1,019/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72956 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72956 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,030/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 72956's median household income ($62,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72956 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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