City

Jonesboro, AR

5 ZIP codes  ·  Craighead County  ·  Arkansas

👥90,025Population
💰$59,569Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$213,327Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.6%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 20%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White67.6%
Hispanic6.5%
Black20.0%
Asian1.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma748 (1.4%)
HS Graduate15,070 (28.4%)
Some College7,847 (14.8%)
Associates7,863 (14.8%)
Bachelors4,931 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree16,640 (31.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 31.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad28.4%
Some College14.8%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate31.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.5%Renter: 42.5%Tenure
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,569 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$213,326 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units38,895
Vacant Units3,655

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Jonesboro, AR

Jonesboro is a city in Arkansas, located in Craighead County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 90,025 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.15 years.

Economically, Jonesboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,568 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Jonesboro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,326, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month.

The population of Jonesboro is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.6%).

Jonesboro, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Jonesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72401 42,065 $43,412 $185,400 $897 7.9% 32.6% 46.7%
72404 29,722 $67,000 $236,300 $938 5.9% 46.5% 64.2%
72405 18,238 $84,722 $240,300 $1,009 3.0% 49.1% 71.6%