ZIP Code 72401
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Jonesboro · Craighead County · Arkansas
- Population
- 53,767
- Median income
- $45,329
- Median home value
- $188,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.0%
- Land area
- 303.8 sq mi
177/sq mi
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.6
Chicago
ZIP code 72401 in Jonesboro, Arkansas has a population of 53,767. The median household income is $45,329, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $188,600, 32% below the US average. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 303.8 square miles in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas. The area is home to 53,767 residents, producing a population density of 177 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 72401 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72401 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $188,600 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 48.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 72401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72401.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
304 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
292 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
207 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
153 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
151 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 72401?
33.6
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
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?
$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
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?
19,301
Total Housing Units
17,353
Occupied Units
1,948
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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