Bay, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72411
Craighead County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,294
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,625
- Median income Below-median income area
- $111,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bay pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72411 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72411 covers 99.3 square miles in Bay, Craighead County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,294 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72411 reports a modest median household income of $55,625 (2% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,609. The poverty rate is 22.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,400 (24% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $1,028; owner occupancy is 58.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Craighead County, so 72411 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 72411
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bay, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72411.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 72411, Bay, 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
2,294
Population
99.3
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72411?
31.6
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
3.2%
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?
$55,625
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$20,609
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72411 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Bay, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,625 Top 47% higher than 53% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas 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
1,149housing units
1,149
Total Housing Units
1,108
Occupied Units
41
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,400
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,028
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 72411, employing approximately 149 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,840,000.
25
Businesses
149
Employees
$6.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 16.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 12.0% |
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 72411 vs 72472 →
ZIP 72411 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
- 72472 9,447
Trumann (72472)
9,447 residents
- 72437 3,272
Lake City (72437)
3,272 residents
- 72411 2,294
Bay (72411)
2,294 residents
- 72467 303
State University (72467)
303 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72411 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72411 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72437
Lake City (72437)
$60,714 median income
- 72411
Bay (72411)
$55,625 median income
- 72401
Jonesboro (72401)
$45,329 median income
- 72472
Trumann (72472)
$40,529 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72411 ranks #2 of 4 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 72411, 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 (2,294 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 72411 in?
ZIP code 72411 (Bay) 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 72411?
ZIP code 72411 in Bay, AR has a population of 2,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72411?
The median household income in ZIP 72411 is $55,625, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72411?
The median home value in ZIP 72411 is $111,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72411?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72411 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72411?
ZIP code 72411 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72411?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72411 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Construction (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72411?
In ZIP code 72411, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72411?
In ZIP code 72411, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72411?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72411 is 22.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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