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ZIP 72501

Pop. 26,218·Independence County·58th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$864/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$1,101
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 72501 · $864
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$700
2 BR
$900
3 BR
$1,190
4 BR+
$1,290
Research median
$900/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,368/yr
At $864/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyIndependence County
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72501 (Batesville, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,218
Median income
$52,829
Median age
38
Renters
34.9%
Age distribution
24.9%
20.7%
23.9%
13.2%
17.2%
Under 1824.9%
18–3420.7%
35–5423.9%
55–6413.2%
65+17.2%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
79.6%
White79.6%
Black2.5%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian1.2%
Other5%
Education (25+)
12.3%
35.8%
31%
20.9%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma35.8%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+20.9%
Housing tenure
65.1%
34.9%
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72501 in Batesville, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,323 → $52,829
up 5.0%
Population
26,573 → 26,218
down 1.3%
Renter share
33.7% → 34.9%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.1% → 20.9%
+1.8 pts

Median household income rose from $50,323 to $52,829 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% shift. The population has contracted by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 26,573 residents to roughly 26,218.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72501 covers Batesville, AR. The median rent here is $864/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($52,829/yr), ZIP 72501 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72501 (Batesville, AR) is $864. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72501's median rent of $864/mo is $1,101 (56%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72501 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72501 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #58 out of 59 ZIPs at $864/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $35,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $864/mo in ZIP 72501. The local median household income is $52,829/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72501?

Rent in ZIP 72501 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 72501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72501 is considered very affordable for renters. At $864/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($52,829/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72501 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.9% of ZIP 72501 households are renters, while 65.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72501 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72501 compare to the rest of Batesville?

ZIP 72501 sits right at the Batesville citywide median of $864/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $864/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 72501's median household income ($52,829/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72501 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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