County ProfileAR
Independence County
Population: 37,938 · 16 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
37,938
People
Median age
38.7
Housing
Total households
14,638
Income
Median household income
$56,609
Housing
Total housing units
16,786
Employment
Employment rate
55.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
18.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
90%
County details
Local time 04:21:57(CT)| Name | Independence |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 16total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 12 Standard4 PO Box |
| Area code | 501, 870 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 35.7374992, -91.5599423 |
| Land area | 763.7 sq miles(1,978 km²) |
Map of Independence county, Arkansas with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Independence County
Compare the largest cities in Independence County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville | 11,191 | $51,856 | 2ZIPs |
| Newark | 1,180 | $40,417 | 1ZIPs |
| Locust Grove | 876 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Desha | 715 | $68,403 | 1ZIPs |
| Sulphur Rock | 609 | $96,429 | 1ZIPs |
| Salado | 472 | $39,355 | 1ZIPs |
| Cushman | 433 | $43,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Charlotte | 393 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Rosie | 393 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cord | 369 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pleasant Plains | 352 | $59,531 | 1ZIPs |
| Oil Trough | 226 | $40,083 | 1ZIPs |
| Magness | 220 | $42,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Floral | 109 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Thida | 77 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Independence County
Review the most populated postal areas across Independence County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72501 | Batesville | $52,829 | 26,444 |
| 72562 | Newark | $55,156 | 2,208 |
| 72568 | Pleasant Plains | $67,143 | 1,698 |
| 72579 | Sulphur Rock | $104,167 | 1,457 |
| 72534 | Floral | — | 1,302 |
| 72550 | Locust Grove | $54,688 | 876 |
| 72527 | Desha | $72,917 | 524 |
| 72564 | Oil Trough | $27,107 | 474 |
| 72522 | Charlotte | $36,591 | 393 |
| 72571 | Rosie | $198,636 | 393 |
| 72524 | Cord | — | 369 |
| 72526 | Cushman | $63,333 | 267 |
| 72553 | Magness | $36,944 | 133 |
| 72165 | Thida | — | 77 |
| 72503 | Batesville | — | — |
| 72575 | Salado | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS