72501 ZIP Code
Batesville, Arkansas
January 23, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 72501 |
| City/Town: | Batesville |
| County: | Independence |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,604 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,507 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,924 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,215 |
| Median Home Value: | $119,900 |
| Land Area: | 304.1 sq miles
787.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7912, -91.6534 |
Population Information (72501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,604 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,737 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,867 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,663 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,694 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,077 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,802 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,049 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,828 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,599 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,797 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,716 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,855 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,617 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,143 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 764 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $119,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $777 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,215 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,875 | 88.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,340 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,417 | 65.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,458 | 35.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,319 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 668 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,547 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,403 | 37.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,887 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,386 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,291 | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,137 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,507 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,499 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,888 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,924 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,910 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,271 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 639 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,001 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,914 | 79.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,848 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 500 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,214 | 83.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 709 | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 121 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 254 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 127 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,410 | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,769 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,133 | 8.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,519 | 9.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,408 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 88 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,011 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 648 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 618 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,071 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,104 | 11.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,253 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,909 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,231 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,335 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 424 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 282 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,332 | 82.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,008 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 121 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 230 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 502 | 4.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 238 | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 901 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,440 | 21.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 108 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 977 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 548 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 99 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 552 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 370 | 3.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,716 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,275 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 527 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 520 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (72501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,338 | 87.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,416 | 54.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,118 | 45.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,788 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,183 | 72.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,811 | 38.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,428 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 449 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 279 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,180 | 11.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,961 | 71.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 12 | 0.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 284 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 336 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 146 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 134 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 268 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,074 | 18.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,058 | 9.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,193 | 10.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,319 | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,138 | 19.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,186 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 632 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 553 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 526 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 575 | 5.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 286 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 776 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,870 | 25.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,677 | 50.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,304 | 11.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 302 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,264 | 33.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 997 | 10.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,199 | 52.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 388 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 730 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,069 | 31.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,757 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,319 | 23.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 846 | 13.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,771 | 27.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,307 | 20.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,198 | 18.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 697 | 10.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 422 | 6.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 176 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,007 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $400 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $777 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (72501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,875 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,964 | 50.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,294 | 23.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,672 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,671 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,336 | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,092 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,282 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,415 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,242 | 51.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 323 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,053 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,225 | 21.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,477 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 209 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 238 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,943 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,390 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,697 | 26.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,125 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,324 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,126 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,952 | 19.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 267 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,815 | 56.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,870 | 37.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,546 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,736 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,591 | 58.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,124 | 41.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 404 | 14.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,475 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 127 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,129 | 889.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,129 | 889.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,129 | 889.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 85 | 66.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 25 | 19.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 67 | 52.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 773 | 608.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 28 | 22.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,941 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,331 | 93.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,610 | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,383 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 53 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 174 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,875 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,838 | 89.5% | 89.4% |
Batesville, AR72501