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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 72501, Arkansas?

$862/month 5.4%vs 2023 ($818)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 72501, Arkansas (ZIP 72501) is $862/month (±$31), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $147,900 (±$13,550), and the median household income is $52,829/year. The unemployment rate in Independence County, Arkansas was 2.9% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 72501

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$862
Median Home Value$147,900
Median Household Income$52,829
Total Housing Units9,812
Renter-Occupied Units3,427
Renter-Occupied Share35%
Households Paying 50%+ Income553 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)2.9%

How does ZIP 72501 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Higher rent than 68% of ZIP codes in Arkansas · 129th of 395

Cheapest: ZCTA5 72389($322)
Priciest: ZCTA5 72718($2,238)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 72718$2,238
2ZCTA5 72751$1,818
3ZCTA5 72135$1,671
… 125 more …
129ZCTA5 72501(you are here)$862
… 263 more …
393ZCTA5 72389$322
394ZCTA5 72139$298
395ZCTA5 72359$281

Geography

ZIP 72501 is in Independence County, Arkansas.

It covers part of Batesville city, Arkansas.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 72501, Arkansas?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 72501, Arkansas (ZIP 72501) is $862/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 72501, Arkansas?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 72501, Arkansas is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 72501, Arkansas?

The median home value in ZCTA5 72501, Arkansas (ZIP 72501) is $147,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 72501 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 72501, Arkansas, 553 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 72501, Arkansas?

The median household income in ZCTA5 72501, Arkansas is $52,829/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $862 has a margin of error of ±$31. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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