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Batesville, AR — ZIP 72501

Population: 26,218 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72501 (Batesville, AR) is $177,105 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $195,000 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $863/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$177,105

Median home value

+6.4%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$177,105
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+20.2%
10-year appreciation
+49.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$177,105
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$195,000
Median list price
$219,950
Median price per sqft
$120
1-year sale-price change
-7.1%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
80
For-sale inventory
104
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
-0.8%
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$863/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, UACCB TECHNICAL CENTER, SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER, BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, WEST MAGNET SCHOOL, EAGLE MOUNTAIN MAGNET SCHOOL, UACCB TECHNICAL CENTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A05
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.3 in
Annual snowfall
3.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,722
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,131

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Batesville Regional Airport (BVX) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, IZARD REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+35 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
22.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$780
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
62.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,268
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 72501State medianUS median
Median home value$177,105$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$195,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market58 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$863/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$780$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 72501?
$177,105.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72501?
$195,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72501?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72501?
Typical rent: $863/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72501?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 72501 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A05.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72501?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72501?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72501?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72501?
9 schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 72501 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72501?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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