Bono, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72416
Craighead County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,783
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,448
- Median income Near-median income area
- $163,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bono pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72416 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72416 (Bono, AR) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.6 in 2023 to 227.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72416 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bono, Craighead County, Arkansas, home to 5,783 residents across 241.0 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72416 reports a modest median household income of $67,448 (19% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,934. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $163,600 (12% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $904; 76.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Craighead County, so 72416 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 72416
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bono, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72416.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 72416, Bono, 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
5,783
Population
241.0
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72416?
37.6
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$67,448
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$30,934
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72416 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Bono, 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)
$67,448 Top 23% higher than 77% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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
2,609housing units
2,609
Total Housing Units
2,303
Occupied Units
306
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,600
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$904
Median Rent
1992
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72416 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 167 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 182 |
| 2022 | +5.2% | 191 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 213 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 227 |
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 72 business establishments in ZIP 72416, employing approximately 506 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,214,000.
72
Businesses
506
Employees
$24.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 23.6% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.2% |
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 72416 vs 72476 →
ZIP 72416 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
- 72476 7,155
Walnut Ridge (72476)
7,155 residents
- 72416 5,783
Bono (72416)
5,783 residents
- 72467 303
State University (72467)
303 residents
- 72427 174
Egypt (72427)
174 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72416 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72416 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72416
Bono (72416)
$67,448 median income
- 72401
Jonesboro (72401)
$45,329 median income
- 72476
Walnut Ridge (72476)
$42,181 median income
- 72427
Egypt (72427)
$28,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72416 ranks the highest 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 72416, 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 (5,783 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 72416 in?
ZIP code 72416 (Bono) 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 72416?
ZIP code 72416 in Bono, AR has a population of 5,783 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72416?
The median household income in ZIP 72416 is $67,448, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72416?
The median home value in ZIP 72416 is $163,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72416?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72416 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72416?
ZIP code 72416 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72416?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72416 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72416?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72416 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 72416?
In ZIP code 72416, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 72416?
In ZIP code 72416, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72416?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72416 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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