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 High-density area
- $45,329
- Median income Below-median income area
- $188,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,009. The poverty rate is 30.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $188,600 (29% above the average Arkansas ZIP), with only 48.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $923.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Craighead County, so 72401 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 72401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jonesboro, AR
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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
19,301housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72401 vs 72467 →
ZIP 72401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72401
Jonesboro (72401)
53,767 residents
- 72404
Jonesboro (72404)
23,482 residents
- 72416 5,783
Bono (72416)
5,783 residents
- 72417 3,568
Brookland (72417)
3,568 residents
- 72411 2,294
Bay (72411)
2,294 residents
- 72467 303
State University (72467)
303 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72401 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72404
Jonesboro (72404)
$70,269 median income
- 72416
Bono (72416)
$67,448 median income
- 72417
Brookland (72417)
$61,964 median income
- 72411
Bay (72411)
$55,625 median income
- 72401
Jonesboro (72401)
$45,329 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72401, 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 (53,767 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 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.
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