ZIP Code 72076

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Jacksonville · Pulaski County · Arkansas

Population
37,979

198/sq mi

Median income
$54,379

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$163,600

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.5%

Median age 35.3

Land area
191.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 72076 in Jacksonville, Arkansas has a population of 37,979. The median household income is $54,379, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $163,600, 41% below the US average. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72076 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 191.4 square miles in Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The area is home to 37,979 residents, producing a population density of 198 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72076 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72076 sits at $54,379 (4% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,937. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $163,600 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $958 per month, and 53.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72076 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 72076 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 72076

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

37,979

Population

191.4

Area (sq mi)

198

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Jacksonville, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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