Batesville, AR — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 72501 serves a portion of Batesville, Arkansas, within Independence County. This community is home to approximately 31,854 residents, with a median age of 28.3 years. The median household income of $39,524 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $276,668 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 72% owner-occupied and 28% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Batesville is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 39% and an unemployment rate of 6.1%, 72501 reflects the economic character of Independence County in Arkansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 31,854 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,174 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $39,524 | ↓ 41% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $276,668 | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ↑ 56% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 19.8% | ↑ 74% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 39% | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.3 yrs | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 72% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 28% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 14,652 | — |