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U.S. ZIP Code · AR72501

Independence County

Typical home value

$174,564[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.7%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+4.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-38.5%
vs metro
vs state
-5.8%
ZIP 72501 location in AR
Location of ZIP 72501 in AR

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 72501 is worth $174,564. Over the past year, values have risen 5.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $898 a month — a 6.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$898[2]
Gross yield
6.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$920[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Independence County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
26,218[3]
Median household income
$52,829[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Independence County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+16[5]
Moved in
812
Moved out
796

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
3
Middle
3
High
3
  • BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER

    High · Grades 9–12 · BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    997 students

  • EAGLE MOUNTAIN MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    911 students

  • SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (INDEPENDENCE)

    860 students

  • BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    742 students

  • WEST MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    571 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$10,780

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$883
Loan principal$139,651
Down payment$34,913
Total interest paid$178,117

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.23
Monthly cost to own$1,105
Monthly rent$898

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 72501?
The typical home in 72501 is worth $174,564, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 72501?
Home values in 72501 are up 5.7% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 72501?
A typical home in 72501 rents for about $898 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 72501?
The effective property tax rate in 72501 is 0.5% — roughly $920 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 72501?
ZIP code 72501 has a population of 26,218 and a median household income of $52,829.

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