Zip code 72501: Batesville, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72501?

72501 is assigned to Batesville, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72501 in?

72501 is mostly in Independence County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72501?

About 26,218 people live in 72501, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72501?

The median household income in 72501 is $52,829.

Q: What zip codes are near 72501?

The closest zip codes to 72501 are 72527, 72575, 72503, 72526, 72550.

Residential delivery areaIndependence CountyCentral Time

Population

26,218

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$148K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$862/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

304 sq mi

86 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72501

72501 is a small-town zip code in Batesville, Arkansas (Independence County), covering 304 sq mi of land. About 26,218 people live here, or 86 per square mile. The median resident is 38 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,829 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $147,900, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $862 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.2 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 72501 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.504
90th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.47975th of 542 in AR
Poverty rate22.2%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%143rd of 545 in AR
Housing vacancy12.8%
81st
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%355th of 545 in AR
Healthcare workers11.8%
79th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%147th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate10.7%
74th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%147th of 548 in AR
Residents under 1824.9%
74th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%170th of 550 in AR
Government workers14.8%
58th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%286th of 549 in AR
Residents 65 and older17.2%
55th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%348th of 550 in AR
Veterans5.8%
49th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%353rd of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers8.9%
45th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%321st of 549 in AR
Population26,218
42nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,39133rd of 550 in AR
Median age38
42nd
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5406th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate65.1%
42nd
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%435th of 545 in AR
Unemployment rate4.4%
41st
U.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%248th of 549 in AR
Tech workers2.4%
41st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%102nd of 549 in AR
Diversity index37.7
33rd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2211th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents5.2%
30th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%76th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters43.3%
24th
U.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%260th of 498 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher20.9%
23rd
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%150th of 549 in AR
Per capita income$30,545
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225206th of 550 in AR
Work from home7.1%
17th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%203rd of 549 in AR
Median earnings per worker$36,844
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934333rd of 542 in AR
Population density86/sq mi
12th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi134th of 550 in AR
Median household income$52,829
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773265th of 495 in AR
Median gross rent$862
11th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947129th of 395 in AR
Median home value$147,900
9th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000212th of 509 in AR
Broadband access83.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%267th of 545 in AR
Average commute17.2 min
4th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min475th of 508 in AR

Measure	72501	Independence	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.504	0.485	0.479	0.483	90th	75th of 542
Poverty rateWeakness	22.2%	20.4%	16%	12.5%	88th	143rd of 545
Housing vacancy	12.8%	12.8%	13.5%	10.1%	81st	355th of 545
Healthcare workers	11.8%	11.3%	10.5%	9.7%	79th	147th of 549
Uninsured rate	10.7%	10%	9%	8.4%	74th	147th of 548
Residents under 18	24.9%	24.3%	23.1%	22%	74th	170th of 550
Government workers	14.8%	14%	15.2%	14.5%	58th	286th of 549
Residents 65 and older	17.2%	17.6%	17.6%	17.2%	55th	348th of 550
Veterans	5.8%	6.2%	7.4%	6.2%	49th	353rd of 550
Self-employed workers	8.9%	9.4%	10.4%	10%	45th	321st of 549
Population	26,218	38,175	3,049,391	334,922,499	42nd	33rd of 550
Median age	38	38.7	38.5	38.9	42nd	406th of 550
Homeownership rate	65.1%	69.2%	66.4%	65.2%	42nd	435th of 545
Unemployment rate	4.4%	3.9%	4.9%	5.2%	41st	248th of 549
Tech workers	2.4%	1.9%	2.5%	3.8%	41st	102nd of 549
Diversity index	37.7	31.5	51.2	61.4	33rd	211th of 550
Foreign-born residents	5.2%	4%	5.4%	14.1%	30th	76th of 550
Rent-burdened renters	43.3%	42.8%	44.8%	51.1%	24th	260th of 498
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.9%	18.1%	25.7%	35.7%	23rd	150th of 549
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,545	$30,847	$34,225	$44,673	20th	206th of 550
Work from home	7.1%	5.8%	8.8%	15.1%	17th	203rd of 549
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,844	$37,468	$41,934	$49,666	13th	333rd of 542
Population density	86/sq mi	50/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	12th	134th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,829	$56,609	$60,773	$80,734	12th	265th of 495
Median gross rent	$862	$845	$947	$1,413	11th	129th of 395
Median home value	$147,900	$142,600	$188,000	$332,700	9th	212th of 509
Broadband accessWeakness	83.5%	81.4%	86.7%	91%	9th	267th of 545
Average commuteStrength	17.2 min	19.5 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	4th	475th of 508

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

10%

18–24

11%

25–34

14%

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

24.9%

65 and over

17.2%

Race and ethnicity

White78%
Black2%
Hispanic12%
Asian1%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.4%
Other0.9%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

37.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

67.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.1%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 9,812
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 64.8%
Married couples: 49.2%
Living alone: 31%
Veterans (of adults): 5.8%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72501

$52,829

Independence Co.

$56,609

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,545

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.504

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72501

$147,900

Independence Co.

$142,600

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72501

$862

Independence Co.

$845

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 11,250
Owner-occupied: 65.1%
Vacant: 12.8%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 18.5%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

34%

10–19

37%

20–29

17%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

17.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

12%

Healthcare

12%

Transportation and moving

10%

Production

10%

Office and admin

10%

Sales

Management

Food service

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Retail

10%

Education

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Information

Wholesale

0.9%

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$36,844

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72501	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,011	$74,888
Service	$20,833	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,505	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,957	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,366	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

36%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
Households with broadband: 83.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.5%
No internet access: 12.8%
Without health insurance: 10.7%
Limited-English households: 1.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Batesville
State: Arkansas
County: Independence County
Center point: 35.7912° N, 91.6534° W
Land area: 304 sq mi
Water area: 3.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72501 spans 2 counties

Independence County99% of land
Izard County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Batesville4% of zip
Southside3% of zip
Cushman1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 72501

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72527	Desha, AR	3.9 mi	636	$72,917	$112,500
72575	Salado, AR · PO box	7.5 mi	—	—	—
72503	Batesville, AR · PO box	7.7 mi	—	—	—
72526	Cushman, AR	8.7 mi	158	$63,333	$127,000
72550	Locust Grove, AR	9.2 mi	643	$54,688	—
72522	Charlotte, AR	11 mi	191	$36,591	$26,700
72553	Magness, AR	12 mi	112	$36,944	$142,000
72571	Rosie, AR	12 mi	427	$198,636	$414,300
72579	Sulphur Rock, AR	12 mi	1,407	$104,167	—
72555	Marcella, AR	12 mi	256	$52,143	$145,500
72521	Cave City, AR	13 mi	4,910	$59,591	$146,800
72561	Mount Pleasant, AR	13 mi	972	$71,916	$265,600

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Questions about 72501

What city is zip code 72501?

72501 is assigned to Batesville, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72501 in?

72501 is mostly in Independence County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72501?

About 26,218 people live in 72501, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72501 in?

72501 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72501?

The median household income in 72501 is $52,829.

What zip codes are near 72501?

The closest zip codes to 72501 are 72527, 72575, 72503, 72526, 72550.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72501, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.