| ZIP Code | 72401 |
|---|---|
| City | Jonesboro |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Craighead County |
| Area Code | 327/870 |
| Elevation | 360 ft |
| Latitude | 35.830646 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.578121 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 27.2% ▲ 172% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.6% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 62% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 313 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,600 (31.3%) |
| Some College | 4,058 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 4,375 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 1,948 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,952 (24.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,412 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,400 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $897/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,328 |
| Vacant Units | 2,258 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,328 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,258 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 72401 is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, within Craighead County. With a population of 42,065, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.7 years. Economically, 72401 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,412 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 72401 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $185,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $897 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.7%) and renters (53.3%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 72401 is majority White (59.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 27.2%. Household income has grown by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 72401 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 72401 in Jonesboro, AR is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 42,065 residents, a median household income of $43,412, and a median home value of $185,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.