Independence County, AR ZIP Codes
18 ZIP codes cover all or part of Independence County, Arkansas. The Census Bureau counts 38,175 residents in the county, with a median household income of $56,609 and a median home value of $142,600. Median household income ranges from $49,231 in 72020 to $104,167 in 72579. Its largest communities include Batesville, Southside, Newark, Sulphur Rock and Desha.
Independence County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 38,175 |
| Households | 14,638 |
| Median household income | $56,609 |
| Median home value | $142,600 |
| Median age | 38.7 |
| Median rent | $845 |
All 18 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 46,172 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 17,681 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $49,231 (72020) to $104,167 (72579) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $56,226 |
| Homeowners | 70.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 15 routes, 4,482 homes (9 of 18 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Independence County: 72579 ($104,167)
- Most residents: 72501 (26,218 people)
- Highest homeownership: 72534 (99.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 72568 (49.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 72501 (10.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 72568 (30.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 72501 ($147,900)
Every ZIP code in Independence County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72501 | Batesville | 26,218 | 9,812 | $52,829 | $147,900 | 65.1% | 31.9% | 10.3% | — | — | 99% of its land |
| 72521 | Cave City | 4,910 | 1,846 | $59,591 | $146,800 | 68.4% | 33.6% | 7.3% | — | — | 32% of its land |
| 72020 | Bradford | 3,100 | 1,204 | $49,231 | $95,300 | 79.6% | 29.3% | 9.3% | 3 | 1,559 | 18% of its land |
| 72562 | Newark | 2,913 | 1,038 | $55,156 | $144,600 | 63.4% | 35.6% | 9.2% | 2 | 899 | 100% of its land |
| 72568 | Pleasant Plains | 2,110 | 766 | $67,143 | $103,100 | 72.2% | 49.0% | 8.9% | 1 | 659 | 93% of its land |
| 72579 | Sulphur Rock | 1,407 | 590 | $104,167 | — | 69.0% | 48.6% | 3.4% | — | — | 79% of its land |
| 72534 | Floral | 1,368 | 559 | — | $67,300 | 99.6% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 1 | 589 | 81% of its land |
| 72523 | Concord | 961 | 376 | $57,206 | $106,700 | 98.7% | 28.5% | 0.4% | — | — | 20% of its land |
| 72550 | Locust Grove | 643 | 208 | $54,688 | — | 96.6% | 34.6% | 9.0% | 2 | 327 | 69% of its land |
| 72527 | Desha | 636 | 391 | $72,917 | $112,500 | 85.4% | 8.2% | 23.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 72564 | Oil Trough | 455 | 206 | $27,107 | $100,900 | 82.0% | 15.5% | 7.6% | 2 | 106 | 100% of its land |
| 72571 | Rosie | 427 | 206 | $198,636 | $414,300 | 100.0% | 11.7% | 6.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 72572 | Lawrence County | 360 | 148 | $67,619 | $151,100 | 71.6% | 33.1% | 0.0% | 1 | 99 | 25% of its land |
| 72522 | Independence County | 191 | 88 | $36,591 | $26,700 | 62.5% | 12.5% | 24.6% | 2 | 170 | 100% of its land |
| 72524 | Cord | 163 | 105 | — | — | 90.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 1 | 142 | 100% of its land |
| 72526 | Cushman | 158 | 68 | $63,333 | $127,000 | 75.0% | 22.1% | 9.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 72553 | Magness | 112 | 48 | $36,944 | $142,000 | 64.6% | 37.5% | 42.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 72165 | Independence County | 40 | 22 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Independence County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Batesville — 11,445 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Southside — 4,246 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Newark — 1,637 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Sulphur Rock — 1,014 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Desha — 679 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Salado — 507 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cushman — 488 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Pleasant Plains — 376 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Oil Trough — 259 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Magness — 238 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Floral — 194 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Concord — 130 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Moorefield — 120 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bethesda — 79 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Independence County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Independence County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Independence County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Independence County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Independence County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Independence County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Independence County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Independence County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Independence County, AR?
- 72501, 72521, 72020, 72562, 72568, 72579, 72534, 72523, 72550, 72527, 72564, 72571, 72572, 72522, 72524, 72526, 72553 and 72165. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Independence County?
- 38,175 residents in 14,638 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Independence County?
- $56,609 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $49,231 (72020) to $104,167 (72579).
- Which Independence County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 72579, at $104,167, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Independence County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Independence County?
- For the 9 of 18 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 15 carrier routes reaching 4,482 residential and 68 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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