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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
$67,448
Median income
$163,600
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bono pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th 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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,934. Local economic indicators show a 15.7% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $163,600 (12% above the state average); renters pay a median of $904 monthly, and 76.4% of units 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 -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Craighead County, letting you compare 72416 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72416?

37.6

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

$30,934

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72416 ranks nationally

Bono, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,448 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,609

Total Housing Units

2,303

Occupied Units

306

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$163,600

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72416 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72416 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72476 Walnut Ridge, AR 7,155 9.3 mi
72401 Jonesboro, AR 53,767 9.5 mi
72427 Egypt, AR 174 10.2 mi
72467 State University, AR 303 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Craighead County

72401 standard
Jonesboro, AR
Pop: 53,767
72404 standard
Jonesboro, AR
Pop: 23,482
72417 standard
Brookland, AR
Pop: 3,568
72437 standard
Lake City, AR
Pop: 3,272
72411 standard
Bay, AR
Pop: 2,294
72447 standard
Monette, AR
Pop: 1,964

Related Areas

Craighead County Bono, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.