72401 ZIP Code, Jonesboro, AR
72401 is a ZIP code in Jonesboro, Arkansas — mostly in Craighead County (91% of its land), with smaller parts in Greene County. It covers 88 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72467, 72411 and 72405. 42,602 people live here in 17,353 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Arkansas ZIP codes. With about 481 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (49% own). Median household income is $45,329, below the Arkansas median of $60,773; 20% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Jonesboro, AR
- County: Craighead County
- Land area: 88 sq mi
- Population: 42,602
- Median household income: $45,329
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 42,602 |
| Households | 17,353 |
| Median household income | $45,329 |
| Income per person | $27,009 |
| Median age | 33.6 |
| Homeowners | 48.9% |
| Median home value | $188,600 |
| Median rent | $923 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.7% |
| Broadband internet | 85.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.6% |
| $10–15K | 8.1% |
| $15–25K | 12.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.7% |
| $35–50K | 17.1% |
| $50–75K | 17.2% |
| $75–100K | 9.6% |
| $100–150K | 9.4% |
| $150–200K | 4.3% |
| $200K+ | 3.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.2% |
| 10–19 | 13.2% |
| 20–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.3% |
| 35–44 | 13.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.9% |
| 65–74 | 7.9% |
| 75+ | 6.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.5% |
| Owned outright | 20.6% |
| Rented | 45.8% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.9% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 15.0% |
| 5–19 units | 10.2% |
| 20+ units | 4.4% |
| Mobile / other | 3.4% |
Businesses in 72401
1,775 business establishments with 37,363 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 304
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 292
- Accommodation and Food Services: 207
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 153
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 151
- Finance and Insurance: 125
- Construction: 118
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 90
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72467 — Jonesboro city, AR (5.6 mi)
- 72411 — Bay city, AR (5.9 mi)
- 72405 — Jonesboro city, AR (6.4 mi)
- 72417 — Brookland city, AR (6.4 mi)
- 72437 — Lake City city, AR (6.8 mi)
- 72414 — Black Oak town, AR (11.7 mi)
- 72404 — Jonesboro city, AR (12.2 mi)
- 72419 — Caraway city, AR (14.1 mi)
Areas that include 72401
- Jonesboro, AR ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Craighead County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 9: highest median home value in Craighead County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Craighead County
- No. 3 of 9: lowest median age in Craighead County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72401, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72401 in?
- 72401 is a Jonesboro, AR mailing address. By land area, 41% lies inside Jonesboro; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72401 in?
- 72401 is mostly in Craighead County (91% of its land), with smaller parts in Greene County.
- What is the population of 72401?
- About 42,602 people (±1,624), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 43,127.
- What is the median household income in 72401?
- $45,329 (±$3,135), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72401?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72401 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72401?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72467 (5.6 mi, Jonesboro), 72411 (5.9 mi, Bay), 72405 (6.4 mi, Jonesboro), 72417 (6.4 mi, Brookland), 72437 (6.8 mi, Lake City) and 72414 (11.7 mi, Black Oak).
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