ZIP code 72501
Where is ZIP code 72501?
Batesville, Arkansas
Independence County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72501 belongs to Batesville, Arkansas in Independence County. 72501 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 501 and 870. About 26,218 people live in the 72501 area, where the median household income is $52,829. The closest ZIP codes are 72527 (Desha, 4.6 mi southwest), 72503 (Batesville, 6.6 mi southeast) and 72575 (Salado, 6.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 72501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Batesville |
| Also accepted | Southside |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Independence County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 501, 870 |
| Coordinates | 35.7826, -91.6352 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 725 |
Population and income in 72501
| Population | 26,218 · higher than 95% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 86 · higher than 75% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38 years · lower than 74% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $52,829 · lower than 54% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,545 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $147,900 · higher than 59% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $862 a month |
| Housing units | 11,250 |
| Households | 9,812 (2.58 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 65% / 35% |
| Land area | 304.09 sq mi (plus 3.87 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72501. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72527 | Desha, AR | 4.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 72503 | Batesville, AR | 6.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72575 | Salado, AR | 6.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 72579 | Sulphur Rock, AR | 7.4 mi E | Standard |
| 72550 | Locust Grove, AR | 7.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 72526 | Cushman, AR | 9.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72571 | Rosie, AR | 10 mi SE | Standard |
| 72553 | Magness, AR | 10.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72522 | Charlotte, AR | 11.3 mi E | Standard |
| 72562 | Newark, AR | 12 mi SE | Standard |
| 72521 | Cave City, AR | 12.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 72555 | Marcella, AR | 13.3 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72501 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72501
123 MAIN ST
BATESVILLE AR 72501
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SOUTHSIDE as the city name for 72501. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72501-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Batesville, AR
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72501?
- 72501 is a Batesville, Arkansas ZIP code. Southside is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 72501 in?
- ZIP code 72501 is in Independence County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72501 in?
- 72501 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72501?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72501 use area codes 501 and 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72501?
- About 26,218 people live in ZIP code 72501, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72501?
- The median household income in 72501 is $52,829 a year, lower than 54% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72501?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72501 are 72527 (Desha, 4.6 miles), 72503 (Batesville, 6.6 miles), 72575 (Salado, 6.6 miles) and 72579 (Sulphur Rock, 7.4 miles).