72501 ZIP Code, Batesville, AR
72501 is a ZIP code in Batesville, Arkansas in Independence County. It covers 304 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72527, 72526 and 72550. 26,218 people live here in 9,812 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Arkansas ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (65% own). Median household income is $52,829, below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Batesville, AR
- County: Independence County
- Land area: 304 sq mi
- Population: 26,218
- Median household income: $52,829
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 26,218 |
| Households | 9,812 |
| Median household income | $52,829 |
| Income per person | $30,545 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Homeowners | 65.1% |
| Median home value | $147,900 |
| Median rent | $862 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.2% |
| Broadband internet | 83.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.7% |
| $10–15K | 6.8% |
| $15–25K | 10.0% |
| $25–35K | 7.9% |
| $35–50K | 15.5% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 13.7% |
| $150–200K | 4.7% |
| $200K+ | 4.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.2% |
| 10–19 | 16.3% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–44 | 14.0% |
| 45–54 | 9.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65–74 | 9.5% |
| 75+ | 7.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.7% |
| Owned outright | 26.2% |
| Rented | 30.4% |
| Vacant | 12.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.8% |
| Townhome | 0.1% |
| 2–4 units | 4.6% |
| 5–19 units | 2.3% |
| 20+ units | 2.9% |
| Mobile / other | 18.2% |
Businesses in 72501
687 business establishments with 14,532 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 135
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 103
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 73
- Accommodation and Food Services: 65
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 48
- Construction: 45
- Finance and Insurance: 44
- Manufacturing: 36
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72527 — Desha CDP, AR (3.9 mi)
- 72526 — Cushman city, AR (8.7 mi)
- 72550 — Concord town, AR (9.2 mi)
- 72522 (10.5 mi)
- 72553 — Magness town, AR (11.5 mi)
- 72571 (11.8 mi)
- 72579 — Sulphur Rock town, AR (12.2 mi)
- 72555 — Pleasant Grove CDP, AR (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 72501
- Batesville, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Southside, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Desha, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Salado, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cushman, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Magness, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Moorefield, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Bethesda, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Independence County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 6: highest median household income in Independence County
- No. 1 of 6: highest median home value in Independence County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Independence County
- No. 4 of 7: lowest median age in Independence County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median age in Independence County
- No. 4 of 7: fastest population growth in Independence County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72501 in?
- 72501 is a Batesville, AR mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Batesville, 3% lies inside Southside and 1% lies inside Cushman; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72501 in?
- 72501 is in Independence County.
- What is the population of 72501?
- About 26,218 people (±957), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 26,444.
- What is the median household income in 72501?
- $52,829 (±$4,821), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72527 (3.9 mi, Desha), 72526 (8.7 mi, Cushman), 72550 (9.2 mi, Concord), 72522 (10.5 mi), 72553 (11.5 mi, Magness) and 72571 (11.8 mi).
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