ZIP Code 72501 Demographics

Independence County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 72501 compared to county averages.

Total Population

26,604

↓ 29.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$52,507

↑ +0.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$119,900

↑ +7.7% vs county

Median Age

38.0 yrs

↑ 2.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.4%

↓ +2.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 72501 compares to Independence County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 72501 $53k Independence $52k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 72501 $120k Independence $111k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

65.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$777

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 72501 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$119,900
Down Payment (20%)$23,980
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$761P&I: $606 | Tax: $120 | Ins: $35
Rent (Local Median)
$777
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $16/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 72501, sorted by distance.

72527 4.0 mi away independence county 72522 10.3 mi away independence county 72553 11.5 mi away independence county 72579 12.1 mi away independence county 72571 12.3 mi away independence county 72534 13.8 mi away independence county 72568 15.4 mi away independence county 72564 17.3 mi away independence county

About Independence County

Independence County is located in Arkansas and has a total population of 37,910. The county's median household income is $52,361 and median home value is $111,300. ZIP code 72501 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Independence County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.