ZIP Code 72501
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Batesville · Independence County · Arkansas
- Population
- 25,099
- Median income
- $52,829
- Median home value
- $147,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.9%
- Land area
- 786.8 sq mi
32/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Chicago
ZIP code 72501 in Batesville, Arkansas has a population of 25,099. The median household income is $52,829, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $147,900, 47% below the US average. 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 786.8 square miles in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas. The area is home to 25,099 residents, producing a population density of 32 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72501 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72501 sits at $52,829 (7% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,545. The poverty rate stands at 22.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $147,900 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $862 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Independence County, so you can benchmark 72501 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 72501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72501.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
135 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 48
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72501, Batesville, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
25,099
Population
786.8
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72501?
38.0
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
5.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,829
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$30,545
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.2 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
11,250
Total Housing Units
9,812
Occupied Units
1,438
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,900
Median Home Value
+1% vs state
$862
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72501 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 149 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 160 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 185 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 193 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 213 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 687 business establishments in ZIP 72501, employing approximately 14,532 people with a combined annual payroll of $741,082,000.
687
Businesses
14,532
Employees
$741.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 135 | 19.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 45 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 3.1% |
| Information | 14 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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