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Jacksonville, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72076

Pulaski County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

37,979
198/sq mi
$54,379
Median income
$163,600
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jacksonville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
198
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72076 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72076 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas, with 37,979 residents across 191.4 square miles, a density of 198 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72076 reports a modest median household income of $54,379 (4% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,937. Local economic indicators show a 18.1% poverty rate alongside 7.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $163,600 (12% above the state average), median rent at $958 a month, and owner-occupancy at 53.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pulaski County, letting you compare 72076 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 72076

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jacksonville, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72076.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72076, Jacksonville, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

37,979

Population

191.4

Area (sq mi)

198

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 72076?

35.3

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 46.4%
African American 40.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$54,379

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$28,937

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72076 ranks nationally

Jacksonville, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,379 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,406

Total Housing Units

15,348

Occupied Units

2,058

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.4%
Renter 46.6%

$163,600

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$958

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72076 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 150
2021 +12.6% 168
2022 +12.0% 188
2023 +13.9% 215
2024 -2.5% 209

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 514 business establishments in ZIP 72076, employing approximately 6,121 people with a combined annual payroll of $256,787,000.

514

Businesses

6,121

Employees

$256.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 94 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 67 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 65 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 62 12.1%
Construction 45 8.8%
Finance and insurance 36 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 6.6%
Manufacturing 22 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.3%
Information 11 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.8%
Wholesale trade 8 1.6%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72076 vs 72099 →

ZIP 72076 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72076 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72076 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72076 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72099 Little Rock Air Force Base, AR 616 0.8 mi
72120 Sherwood, AR 31,610 5.6 mi
72023 Cabot, AR 35,026 5.9 mi
72117 North Little Rock, AR 12,684 9.3 mi
72116 North Little Rock, AR 21,431 9.6 mi
72119 North Little Rock, AR 5 10.0 mi
72114 North Little Rock, AR 12,658 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pulaski County

72023 standard
Cabot, AR
Pop: 35,026
72204 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 32,505
72209 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 32,376
72120 standard
Sherwood, AR
Pop: 31,610
72206 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 25,624
72205 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 23,000

Related Areas

Pulaski County Jacksonville, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72076 in? ▼
ZIP code 72076 (Jacksonville) is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72076? ▼
ZIP code 72076 in Jacksonville, AR has a population of 37,979 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72076? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72076 is $54,379, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72076? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72076 is $163,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72076? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72076 is White at 46.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72076? ▼
ZIP code 72076 has 514 business establishments employing approximately 6,121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72076? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72076 are: Retail trade (94), Other services (except public administration) (67), Health care and social assistance (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72076? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72076 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72076? ▼
In ZIP code 72076, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72076? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72076 is 21.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72076? ▼
In ZIP code 72076, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72076? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72076 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.