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 High-density area
- $54,379
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72076 (Jacksonville, AR) fell -2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.6 in 2023 to 209.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,937. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $163,600 (12% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $958; 53.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pulaski County, so 72076 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 72076?
35.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
4.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,406housing units
17,406
Total Housing Units
15,348
Occupied Units
2,058
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,600
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72076
Jacksonville (72076)
37,979 residents
- 72023
Cabot (72023)
35,026 residents
- 72120
Sherwood (72120)
31,610 residents
- 72116
North Little Rock (72116)
21,431 residents
- 72117 12,684
North Little Rock (72117)
12,684 residents
- 72114 12,658
North Little Rock (72114)
12,658 residents
- 72099 616
Little Rock Air Force Base (72099)
616 residents
- 72119 5
North Little Rock (72119)
5 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72076 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72076 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72116
North Little Rock (72116)
$79,010 median income
- 72023
Cabot (72023)
$76,931 median income
- 72120
Sherwood (72120)
$76,598 median income
- 72076
Jacksonville (72076)
$54,379 median income
- 72117
North Little Rock (72117)
$44,319 median income
- 72114 $30,175
North Little Rock (72114)
$30,175 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72076, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (37,979 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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