72401 ZIP Code
Jonesboro, Arkansas
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72401 |
| City/Town: | Jonesboro |
| County: | Craighead |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,159 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,460 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,434 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,111 |
| Median Home Value: | $165,900 |
| Land Area: | 88.5 sq miles
229.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8306, -90.5781 |
Population Information (72401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,159 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,693 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,466 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,278 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,065 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,498 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,058 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,464 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,166 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,332 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,429 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,633 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,182 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,205 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,990 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 859 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $165,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $810 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,111 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,920 | 88.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,191 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,060 | 47.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,860 | 52.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,796 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,545 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,583 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,656 | 32.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,908 | 25.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,785 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,878 | 14.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,441 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,460 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,062 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,959 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,434 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,814 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,370 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,384 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,913 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,667 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,340 | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,363 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,996 | 64.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,768 | 25.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 74 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 439 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,791 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,091 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,841 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,698 | 8.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,258 | 7.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 148 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 292 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,484 | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,482 | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,454 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,832 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,483 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,442 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,669 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,818 | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 496 | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 760 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,466 | 78.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,826 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 52 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 403 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 170 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 839 | 4.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 202 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,636 | 8.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,477 | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 218 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,445 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 665 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 132 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 701 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,204 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,846 | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,821 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,222 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 801 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (72401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,033 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,219 | 48.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 21,065 | 50.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,447 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,081 | 71.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,678 | 33.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,341 | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,592 | 9.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 472 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,092 | 18.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,004 | 62.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 233 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 926 | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,989 | 10.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,445 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 933 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 829 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 752 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 63 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,909 | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,358 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,695 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,379 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,020 | 26.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,521 | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 994 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 491 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 681 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 608 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,172 | 11.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,303 | 27.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,906 | 46.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,799 | 9.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 323 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,419 | 37.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 755 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,488 | 56.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 24 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 136 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,945 | 11.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,853 | 40.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,946 | 29.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,176 | 18.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 420 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,360 | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,522 | 18.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,979 | 24.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,533 | 19.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 776 | 9.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 310 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 160 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,109 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $402 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $810 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (72401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,920 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,897 | 34.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,234 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,729 | 22.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,130 | 36.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,091 | 30.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,539 | 26.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,045 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,793 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,388 | 42.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 434 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,918 | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,569 | 43.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,087 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,083 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 551 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,216 | 38.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,197 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,040 | 27.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,541 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,949 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,480 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,994 | 21.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,423 | 15.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,032 | 55.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,539 | 28.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,136 | 76.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,646 | 22.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,679 | 58.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,933 | 40.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 840 | 8.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,186 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 201 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,973 | 981.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,973 | 981.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,973 | 981.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 63 | 31.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 112 | 55.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,448 | 720.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,881 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,554 | 91.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,327 | 8.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,699 | 6.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 251 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 320 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 57 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,920 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,272 | 90.3% | 89.4% |
Jonesboro, AR72401