| ZIP Code | 72411 |
|---|---|
| City | Bay |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Craighead County |
| Area Code | 327/870 |
| Elevation | 225 ft |
| Latitude | 35.745029 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.584413 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.2 yrs ↓ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 27.8% ▲ 178% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 691 (42.7%) |
| Some College | 393 (24.3%) |
| Associates | 185 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 113 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 214 (13.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,158 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $101,300 ▼ 64% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,013/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,143 |
| Vacant Units | 67 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,143 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 67 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 72411 is located in Bay, Arkansas, within Craighead County. With a population of 3,072, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.2 years. Economically, 72411 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,158 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 72411 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $101,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,013 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.8%) and renters (43.2%). Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 72411 is primarily White (80.53%). Residents are less-educated — 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 27.8%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 72411 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 72411 in Bay, AR is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 3,072 residents, a median household income of $53,158, and a median home value of $101,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.