Batesville, AR: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Batesville is a small incorporated city in Independence County, Arkansas. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 12,220, sits at 35.769°N, 91.623°W, and observes Central time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Arkansas, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Batesville, AR?

What is the population of Batesville, AR?

Batesville has an estimated population of 12,220. That makes it the 34th largest of the 536 places we list in Arkansas, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Arkansas has about 576 residents, so Batesville is roughly 21.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Arkansas with a similar population include Marion (12,310), Malvern (11,851), Magnolia (11,467), Camden (10,749), Arkadelphia (10,726). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Batesville differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Batesville?

Batesville has about 938 people per square mile (362 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Arkansas, it is denser than about 86% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Batesville use?

Batesville uses one ZIP code: 72501. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Batesville in?

Batesville is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Vincennes, IN, about 302 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Batesville located in Arkansas?

Batesville lies in the northern part of Arkansas, at 35.769° north latitude and 91.623° west longitude. The state capital, Little Rock, is about 83 miles to the southwest. The closest listed place in another state is West Plains, MO, roughly 68 miles to the north, which shows how near Batesville is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Little Rock, AR, 83 miles to the southwest.

Which cities are near Batesville, AR?

The closest listed place to Batesville is Newport, AR, 24.1 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Batesville in?

Batesville is in Independence County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 05063. The county contains 9 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 8 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Southside (3,989), Newark (1,199), Sulphur Rock (467), Cushman (459), Pleasant Plains (364). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Batesville from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Batesville is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 431 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,517 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Batesville?

Yes. Our data lists 4 other places named Batesville: Batesville, IN (7,930), Batesville, MS (7,218), Batesville, TX (1,448), Batesville, OH (99). When you search for Batesville, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas.

Planning a move to Batesville?

If you are weighing Batesville, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.