ZIP Code 72411

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Source:

Bay · Craighead County · Arkansas

Population
2,294

23/sq mi

Median income
$55,625

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$111,400

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.9%

Median age 31.6

Land area
99.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 72411 in Bay, Arkansas has a population of 2,294. The median household income is $55,625, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $111,400, 60% below the US average. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72411 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.3 square miles in Bay, Craighead County, Arkansas. The area is home to 2,294 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 72411 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72411 sits at $55,625 (2% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $20,609. The poverty rate stands at 22.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $111,400 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,028 per month, and 58.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72411 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Craighead County, so you can benchmark 72411 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 72411

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72411.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,294

Population

99.3

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72411?

31.6

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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

$20,609

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,149

Total Housing Units

1,108

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.9%
Renter 41.1%

$111,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
72472 Trumann, AR 9,447 10.5 mi
72467 State University, AR 303 8.8 mi
72437 Lake City, AR 3,272 9.4 mi
72401 Jonesboro, AR 53,767 10.5 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Bay, AR

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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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