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Jonesboro, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72401

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

53,767
177/sq mi
$45,329
Median income
$188,600
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
177
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, with 53,767 residents across 303.8 square miles, a density of 177 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72401 reports a modest median household income of $45,329 (20% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,009. The poverty rate stands at 30.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. Housing costs here run $188,600 for a typical home value (29% above the state average), with rent averaging $923 a month; 48.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Craighead County, so you can benchmark 72401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 72401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jonesboro, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72401.

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 72401, Jonesboro, 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

53,767

Population

303.8

Area (sq mi)

177

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72401?

33.6

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 59.6%
African American 26.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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?

$45,329

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$27,009

Per Capita Income

30.7%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

16.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72401 ranks nationally

Jonesboro, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,329 9th percentile higher than 9% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

19,301

Total Housing Units

17,353

Occupied Units

1,948

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.9%
Renter 51.1%

$188,600

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$923

Median Rent

1979

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

+0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72401 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 150
2021 +11.8% 168
2022 +11.9% 188
2023 +6.9% 201
2024 +0.5% 202

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 1,775 business establishments in ZIP 72401, employing approximately 37,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,943,312,000.

1,775

Businesses

37,363

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 304 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 292 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 207 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 153 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 151 8.5%
Finance and insurance 125 7.0%
Construction 118 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 90 5.1%
Wholesale trade 74 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 63 3.5%
Manufacturing 61 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 3.3%
Information 24 1.4%
Educational services 18 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 0.3%
Industries not classified 4 0.2%

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 72401 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 72401 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 72401 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 72401 ranks #5 of 5 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
72467 State University, AR 303 2.7 mi
72417 Brookland, AR 3,568 6.8 mi
72416 Bono, AR 5,783 9.5 mi
72411 Bay, AR 2,294 10.5 mi
72404 Jonesboro, AR 23,482 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Craighead County

72404 standard
Jonesboro, AR
Pop: 23,482
72416 standard
Bono, AR
Pop: 5,783
72417 standard
Brookland, AR
Pop: 3,568
72437 standard
Lake City, AR
Pop: 3,272
72411 standard
Bay, AR
Pop: 2,294
72447 standard
Monette, AR
Pop: 1,964

Related Areas

Craighead County Jonesboro, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72401 in? ▼
ZIP code 72401 (Jonesboro) is located in Craighead County, Arkansas. Craighead County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/craighead-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72401? ▼
ZIP code 72401 in Jonesboro, AR has a population of 53,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72401 is $45,329, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72401 is $188,600, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72401 is White at 59.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72401? ▼
ZIP code 72401 has 1,775 business establishments employing approximately 37,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72401 are: Retail trade (304), Health care and social assistance (292), Accommodation and food services (207). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72401 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 72401? ▼
In ZIP code 72401, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 72401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72401 is 16.9 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 72401? ▼
In ZIP code 72401, approximately 48.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72401 is 30.7% 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.