Independence County GIS Maps
Independence County, Arkansas, has 37,938 residents and covers 764 square miles. The population grew 3.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Independence County is 05063.
Batesville is the county's largest population center. Independence County also includes 14 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 42 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Independence County Trends
- Population
- 37,938▴
- Median Home Value
- $120,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 8,906▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Independence County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Independence County Population
Independence County had 37,938 residents in 2020. That was 3.5% higher than in 2010. Independence County added 3,705 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 50 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Batesville, Newark and Pleasant Plains.
Population Trend in Independence County AR
Independence County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Independence County Zip Codes
Independence County has 14 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Batesville (72501), Newark (72562) and Pleasant Plains (72568). Batesville is the largest zip by population, with about 26,444 residents or 70% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 80% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Independence County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72501 | Batesville | 26,444 | ▴ 5.4% |
| 72562 | Newark | 2,208 | ▾ -1.3% |
| 72568 | Pleasant Plains | 1,698 | ▴ 2.2% |
| 72579 | Sulphur Rock | 1,457 | ▴ 13.2% |
| 72534 | Floral | 1,302 | ▾ -1.4% |
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Independence County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Independence County Demographics
Independence County has a median age of 39, which is close to the Arkansas average. About 24.2% of residents are under 18, while 17.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 16.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Independence County AR
Median Age
39
Under 18
24.2%
Age 65+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
16.9%
Independence County School Districts
Independence County is served by 7 public school districts with 8,906 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Batesville, Southside and Cave City. Those three districts account for about 78% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Independence County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville School District | 3,513 | 39.4% | ▴ 0.7% |
| Southside School District | 2,193 | 24.6% | ▾ -0.5% |
| Cave City School District | 1,239 | 13.9% | ▴ 6.3% |
| Cedar Ridge School District | 636 | 7.1% | ▾ -0.3% |
| Midland School District | 513 | 5.8% | ▴ 12.7% |
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Independence County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Independence County Housing & Real Estate
Independence County has a median home value of $120,500 and a median gross rent of $814. About 68% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $232,225 and homes spent about 56 days on the market.
Independence County Housing Mix
Independence County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Independence County Housing Trends
Independence County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Independence County, AR
Independence County has 1,756 business listings across 422 categories. The largest categories in Independence County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (78, 4.4%), Baptist Church (39, 2.2%), and Gas Stations (37, 2.1%). The full Independence County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Independence County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Independence County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 78 | 4.4% |
| Baptist Church | 39 | 2.2% |
| Gas Stations | 37 | 2.1% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 25 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 23 | 1.3% |
| Medical Offices | 22 | 1.3% |
| Discount Store | 21 | 1.2% |
| Auto Repair | 21 | 1.2% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 20 | 1.1% |
| Religious Organization | 20 | 1.1% |
Independence County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| John 3:16 Ministries | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Charlotte |
| Rentals at The Ranch | Accommodation | Batesville |
| Richardson Accounting & Consulting | Accountant | Batesville |
| BBI Sports Group | Advertising Agency | Batesville |
| Third Street Farm Supply | Agricultural Service | Batesville |
| Blowing Oaks Ranch | Agriculture | Batesville |
| Signature Flight Support EWR - Newark Liberty Int'l Airport | Airlines | Newark |
| Batesville Regional Airport | Airport | Batesville |
| Vital Link Inc | Ambulance And Ems Services | Batesville |
| Moore's Dairy Creme | American Restaurants | Newark |
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Independence County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Independence County Basemaps
Independence County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Independence County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Independence County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.