ZIP Code 72401: Population, Income, Housing

State: AR
Total population: 42,602 Household income: $45,329 Rent: $923

Overview

Total population
42,602
Rent
$923
Year built
1979
Household income
$45,329
Per capita income
$27,009
Poverty rate
30.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.4 persons
Rent over 30% of income
50.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Arkansas
County
Craighead County
City
Jonesboro
Total population
42,602
Adults over 25
26,970
Total households
17,353
Household size
2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$45,329
Per capita income
$27,009
Poverty rate
30.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
50.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$923
Year built
1979
Households that rent
51.1%
Households that own
48.9%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
59.6%
Black
26.8%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino
90.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
16,160 (92.6%)
Commute time to work
17 mins
Work from home
1,297 (7.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
32.7%
High school graduate or GED
33.2%
Some college or associate degree
10.1%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 72401 with: Craighead County, AR Jonesboro, AR Arkansas United States

ZIP 72401

Total population42,602
Rent$923
Year built1979
Household income$45,329
Per capita income$27,009
Poverty rate30.7%
Unemployment rateN/A

Craighead County, AR

Total population113,249
Rent$958
Year built1992
Household income$59,548
Per capita income$33,774
Poverty rate20.1%
Unemployment rate3.1%

Jonesboro, AR

Total population80,137
Rent$956
Year built1991
Household income$55,424
Per capita income$33,544
Poverty rate22.8%
Unemployment rate3.2%

Arkansas State

Total population3,049,391
Rent$947
Year built1987
Household income$60,773
Per capita income$34,225
Poverty rate16%
Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP72401 CountyCraighead, ARCityJonesboro, ARStateArkansasCountryUnited States
Total population42,602113,24980,1373,049,391334,922,499
Rent$923$958$956$947$1,413
Year built19791992199119871980
Household income$45,329$59,548$55,424$60,773$80,734
Per capita income$27,009$33,774$33,544$34,225$44,673
Poverty rate30.7%20.1%22.8%16%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.1%3.2%3.5%4%

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Summary for 72401

Rent & Income

In 72401, the typical monthly rent is $923 and the typical household income is $45,329. Rent here is similar to both Jonesboro and Arkansas, and household income is lower than both Jonesboro and Arkansas. The estimated poverty rate is 30.7%, which is higher than in both Jonesboro and Arkansas.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 51.1% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 50.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 24% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 72401 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 72401 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 72401 compares in Arkansas (25 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $923 6 / 25 from lower rent $733 – $1,378
Household income $45,329 22 / 25 from higher income $40,231 – $110,514
Poverty rate 30.7% 24 / 25 from lower poverty 4.7% – 30.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Arkansas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 72401

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 6th out of 25 ZIP Codes in Arkansas. Across Arkansas, figures vary from $733 in ZIP 72601 up to $1,378 in ZIP 72758.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 72401 stands 22nd out of 25 ZIP Codes. Throughout Arkansas, numbers span from $40,231 in ZIP 72209 up to $110,514 in ZIP 72712.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 24th out of 25 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 4.7% in ZIP 72712 up to 30.7% in ZIP 72401.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 72401 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $923 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 72401

Annual Household Income: $45,329

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 72401

Estimated Rate: 30.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 72401

In ZIP Code 72401, households that rent: 8,871 (51.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 8,871 51.1%
Owner-Occupied 8,482 48.9%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 72401

In ZIP Code 72401, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,448 (50.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 4,448 50.1%
Other renter households 4,423 49.9%
Total renter households 8,871 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 72401

Less than High School: 8,831 people (32.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,961 people (33.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,712 people (10.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,466 people (24%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 26,970

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.