ZIP Code 72501 - Batesville Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72501 is located in Batesville Arkansas. Portions of 72501 are also in Southside and Moorefield and Bethesda and Cushman and Magness and Salado and Desha and Ruddell Township and Cushman-Union Township and Washington Township (Independence County) and McHue Township and Ashley Township and Moorefield Township and Jefferson Township (Independence County) and Salado Township and Gainsboro Township and Greenbrier Township and Barren Township (Independence County) and Magness Township (Independence County) and White River Township (Independence County) and Huff Township and Rosie Township and Big Bottom-Wycough-Logan Township. 72501 is entirely within Independence County. Regionally, 72501 is located in Metro Little Rock.
ZIP Code 72501 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Batesville |
| Primary County | Independence County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 26,604 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 870 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 72501 Map
72501 Demographics
72501 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 72501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72501 is White. The current unemployment level in 72501 is 4.2%.
| Population | 26,604 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 88 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,944 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,323 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $533,110 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.01% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 74.61% |
72501 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,178 | 85.61% |
| Black | 693 | 2.68% |
| Hispanic | 2,436 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 282 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 195 | 0.75% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 121 | 0.47% |
72501 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,950 | 75.99% |
| Black | 229 | 4.41% |
| Hispanic | 944 | 18.16% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.15% |
72501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,120 | 8.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,787 | 12.97% |
| High School Diploma | 5,110 | 37.08% |
| No High School Diploma | 292 | 2.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,031 | 7.48% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,886 | 20.94% |
| Associates Degree | 717 | 5.2% |
| Masters Degree | 487 | 3.53% |
| Professional Degree | 214 | 1.55% |
| Doctorate Degree | 136 | 0.99% |
72501 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.8034935, -91.66333008 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 72501 | SouthsideMoorefieldBethesdaCushmanMagnessSaladoDeshaRuddell TownshipCushman-Union TownshipWashington Township (Independence County)McHue TownshipAshley TownshipMoorefield TownshipJefferson Township (Independence County)Salado TownshipGainsboro TownshipGreenbrier TownshipBarren Township (Independence County)Magness Township (Independence County)White River Township (Independence County)Huff TownshipRosie TownshipBig Bottom-Wycough-Logan Township |
| Region | Metro Little Rock |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Batesville, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 302 Square Miles |
72501 Schools
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72501 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 39a - Springfield Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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