Jonesboro, AR ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop
72401	Standard	43,127	48.14%
72402	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
72403	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
72404	Standard	29,344	32.76%
72405	Standard	17,109	19.10%

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Population & Demographics

Jonesboro, AR has 90,025 residents, with an average household size of 2.5. The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.5%) and 35-39 (4.7%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 7.4%. Those born outside the United States make up 4.5% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	89,580
Total Households:	34,946
Total Housing Units:	37,838
Average Household Size:	2.47
Average Family Size:	3.07

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	78,576
Total Households:	30,620
Total Housing Units:	33,271
Average Household Size:	2.44
Average Family Size:	3.16

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	75,976	77,202	78,862	80,046	81,227	82,227	83,765	84,947	86,431	89,035	88,349	89,303	90,025
Decennial Census	77,249	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	89,580	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 33.3

Male Median Age: 32.0

Female Median Age: 34.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	3,085	3,107	3,299	3,408	4,272	3,364	2,986	2,831	2,627	2,448	2,236	2,342	2,015	1,820	1,465	929	574	467
Female	2,839	3,030	3,124	3,323	4,412	3,403	3,305	2,984	2,835	2,544	2,399	2,474	2,498	2,157	1,841	1,306	879	952
Total	5,924	6,137	6,423	6,731	8,684	6,767	6,291	5,815	5,462	4,992	4,635	4,816	4,513	3,977	3,306	2,235	1,453	1,419

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	61,013	67.80%
Black:	17,932	19.93%
Hispanic:*	5,981	6.65%
Asian:	1,645	1.83%
American Indian:	279	0.31%
Hawaiian:	56	0.06%
Other:	3,087	3.43%
Total:	89,993	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	43,275	48.31%	32.0 years
Females:	46,305	51.69%	34.5 years
Total:	89,580	100%	33.3 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	37,686	47.96%	30.4 years
Females:	40,890	52.04%	33.3 years
Total:	78,576	100%	31.9 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	85,624	95.11%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	646	0.72%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,290	1.43%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,465	4.17%
Total Population:	90,025	100%
Total Native Population:	86,270	95.83%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,755	4.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Jonesboro, AR have an average household income of $65,044 (higher than the State by 10.7%, and lower than the Nation by 17.2%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($82,504 vs $34,617). Employment participation is lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$46,521	$47,785	$46,384	$46,021	$46,035	$47,355	$48,003	$47,859	$51,905	$51,657	$58,356	$61,156	$65,044
Median Family Income	$58,614	$62,360	$61,462	$62,392	$62,303	$61,626	$62,481	$64,271	$67,137	$67,716	$74,111	$79,775	$82,504
Median NonFamily Income	$26,424	$27,176	$25,997	$25,961	$24,803	$25,106	$25,547	$26,863	$27,968	$29,164	$32,025	$32,819	$34,617
Median Male Income	$42,596	$43,341	$43,325	$43,573	$43,039	$43,190	$44,454	$45,526	$46,236	$47,496	$50,134	$51,411	$54,886
Median Female Income	$32,793	$32,359	$32,201	$33,177	$33,146	$32,953	$35,375	$37,219	$37,497	$38,667	$42,875	$47,770	$50,381

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	41,131	59.04%
Unemployed:	2,722	3.91%
Not In Labor Force:	25,811	37.05%
Total:	69,664	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	15,434	37.52%
Service:	7,566	18.39%
Sales and Office:	8,979	21.83%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	3,477	8.45%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	5,675	13.80%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	41,131	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Jonesboro, AR, the median home value is $220,666 - much higher than the State by 25.9%, and up $53,966 (32.4%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $948 per month - higher than the State by 3.7%, and up $138 (17.0%) since 2020. Most renters in Jonesboro pay under $1,000 (61.9%). About 61.9% pay under $1,000 and 2.7% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 52.6% (58.1% have a mortgage) and renters make up 47.4% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$136,450	$139,700	$140,550	$145,600	$146,450	$148,000	$150,050	$156,600	$155,450	$166,700	$173,233	$203,300	$220,666

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	862	5.69%
$500 to $999:	7,916	52.29%
$1,000 to $1,499:	4,584	30.28%
$1,500 to $1,999:	663	4.38%
$2,000 to $2,499:	284	1.88%
$2,500 to $2,999:	46	0.30%
$3,000 or more:	50	0.33%
No Rent:	733	4.84%
Total:	15,138	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$638	$651	$659	$689	$699	$710	$751	$782	$789	$810	$876	$924	$948

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	11,967	33.96%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	8,135	23.08%
Renter Occupied:	15,138	42.96%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	35,240	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	35,240	90.60%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,655	9.40%
Total Housing Units:	38,895	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

29.8% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, above the state rate (25.1%) and below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 90.9%, which is slightly above the state rate (88.6%). The share of people in poverty is 12.8%, which is slightly above the state rate (11.5%) and above the national rate (8.7%), down 2.6 percentage points since 2011 and up 2.2 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,252	3.90%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	3,031	5.26%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	17,211	29.84%
Some college, no degree:	12,813	22.22%
Associate's degree:	4,931	8.55%
Bachelor's degree:	10,350	17.95%
Graduate or professional degree:	7,087	12.29%
Total:	57,675	100%
High school graduate or higher:	52,392	90.84%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	17,437	30.23%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	52,882	53.46%
Public Insurance:	38,530	38.95%
No Insurance:	7,507	7.59%
Total:	98,919	100%
Has Health Insurance:	91,412	92.41%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	15.4%	14.5%	15.2%	15.2%	13.6%	11.8%	11.9%	12.2%	10.7%	11.7%	11.9%	13.2%	12.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	1,959	7.99%
Kindergarten:	1,112	4.54%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	10,043	40.98%
High school (grades 9-12):	4,918	20.07%
College or graduate school:	6,476	26.42%
Total:	24,508	100%
Early Childhood:	3,071	12.53%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	16,073	65.58%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	3 Standard, 2 PO Boxes [See All]
County:	Craighead County, AR
Area Codes:	327,870
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	78,576 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Jonesboro, AR [Learn More]
Coordinates:	35.8250, -90.7230
Land Area:	252.44 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ar-jonesboro.asp

White:	50,720	64.00%
Black:	17,889	22.57%
Hispanic:*	5,716	7.21%
Asian:	1,635	2.06%
American Indian:	266	0.34%
Hawaiian:	55	0.07%
Other:	2,970	3.75%
Total:	79,251	100%

Native, born in the United States:	75,007	94.72%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	627	0.79%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,202	1.52%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,351	4.49%
Total Population:	79,187	100%
Total Native Population:	75,634	95.51%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,553	4.49%

Employed:	35,711	57.99%
Unemployed:	2,601	4.22%
Not In Labor Force:	23,266	37.78%
Total:	61,578	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	12,869	36.04%
Service:	7,188	20.13%
Sales and Office:	7,948	22.26%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,788	7.81%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	4,918	13.77%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	35,711	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Jonesboro, AR

Sources & References

Less than $500:	846	5.78%
$500 to $999:	7,841	53.53%
$1,000 to $1,499:	4,323	29.51%
$1,500 to $1,999:	633	4.32%
$2,000 to $2,499:	284	1.94%
$2,500 to $2,999:	46	0.31%
$3,000 or more:	50	0.34%
No Rent:	624	4.26%
Total:	14,647	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	9,441	30.56%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	6,804	22.03%
Renter Occupied:	14,647	47.41%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	30,892	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	30,892	90.59%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,208	9.41%
Total Housing Units:	34,100	100%

Less than 9th grade:	2,002	4.05%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,495	5.05%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	14,587	29.53%
Some college, no degree:	11,162	22.60%
Associate's degree:	4,441	8.99%
Bachelor's degree:	8,597	17.40%
Graduate or professional degree:	6,110	12.37%
Total:	49,394	100%
High school graduate or higher:	44,897	90.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	14,707	29.77%

Private Insurance:	44,522	51.40%
Public Insurance:	35,044	40.46%
No Insurance:	7,055	8.14%
Total:	86,621	100%
Has Health Insurance:	79,566	91.86%

Nursery School, Preschool:	1,766	7.82%
Kindergarten:	842	3.73%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	8,528	37.76%
High school (grades 9-12):	4,360	19.30%
College or graduate school:	7,089	31.39%
Total:	22,585	100%
Early Childhood:	2,608	11.55%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	13,730	60.79%

# Residential Mailboxes:	39,965Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	3,239Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	48,922Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	31,386Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	3,269Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	2,494Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$570,780,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$2,376,962,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	46,233Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Jonesboro, ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:	27860Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	134,837Source: Census
MSA:	Jonesboro, AR MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	252.437 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.809 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,04,05,12,13,31Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Last ZIP Intro:	2019-06Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	35710Source: Census
Place Name:	Jonesboro city; ArkansasSource: Census