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Independence County, AR
13 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Independence County, Arkansas.
Population
38,175
Land area
764sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Independence County
Independence County at a glance
- The median household income is $56,609, 7% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,600 (24% below Arkansas) and median rent is $845 a month.
- Its largest cities are Batesville (11,445), Southside (4,246) and Newark (1,637).
Local data for Independence County, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools14
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks18
- Post Offices14
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants104
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places33
Housing and community stats
Independence County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,609
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$142,600
Prices +2.4% in a year
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,338), Irish Americans (3,850), Mexican Americans (1,510).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,300
17,752 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$272M
FY 2026, $7,158 per person
PPP loans
$61.04M
1,111 loans, 8,298 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$120K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Independence County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Independence County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
574
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone33 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Independence County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Independence County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Independence County, AR?
- Batesville is the largest city or town in Independence County, with about 11,445 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Independence County?
- Independence County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72165, 72501, 72522, 72524, 72526.
- What is the population of Independence County, AR?
- About 38,175 people live in Independence County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Independence County?
- Independence County borders White County, Cleburne County, Sharp County, Jackson County, Lawrence County, Izard County, Stone County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023