ZIP Code 72076 in Jacksonville, AR

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Jacksonville, Arkansas
City Alias:Gravel Ridge, Little Rock AFB, Lr AFB, Lrafb
Names to Avoid:
Air Base, Jax, Lr Airforce Base, Macon
Counties:Pulaski County[Primary]
Faulkner County
Lonoke County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:27:56 AM
Population:38,443 [See All]
Area Code:501
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.9158, -92.0852
Land Area:72.702 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 72076 has 38,443 residents and 15,571 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 36.3 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (52.6%, much lower than the state average of 70.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (33.3%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.1%) and national averages (12.4%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:38,443Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:38,647Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:41,507Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:528.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$53,048Source: Census ACS
Households:15,571Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$155,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.45Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.24Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--38,30439,06238,91039,28339,35939,11838,78038,59538,83138,78439,11739,28438,647
Decennial Census37,979------------------38,443------
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: 36.3

Male Median Age: 35

Female Median Age: 37.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,4001,3691,4001,2101,2871,3161,2581,2551,0751,0541,0751,1651,141902675431267210
Female1,3271,3391,2731,1471,2991,3951,4651,3071,1751,1471,1181,3641,2811,074870617421334
Total2,7272,7082,6732,3572,5862,7112,7232,5622,2502,2012,1932,5292,4221,9761,5451,048688544
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:20,23453.96%
Black:12,78634.10%
Hispanic:*2,5186.72%
Asian:6121.63%
American Indian:2270.61%
Hawaiian:710.19%
Other:1,0492.80%
Total:37,497100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:18,49048.10%35.0 years
Females:19,95351.90%37.8 years
Total:38,443100%36.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:36,55694.59%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:6051.57%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7711.99%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:7153.85%
Total Population:38,647100%
Total Native Population:37,16196.15%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,4863.85%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $53,048, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,527 (21.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,015. Family households earn a median of $75,398 versus $31,514 for nonfamily households (a difference of $43,884). By gender, male median income is $47,079 and female is $41,809, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,270 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.5%, which is well above the state rate (58.3%). The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$43,521$42,141$42,377$41,832$42,089$43,416$45,770$47,245$48,033$48,078$46,795$51,560$53,048
Median Family Income$52,939$50,425$50,409$48,493$49,980$52,016$55,590$58,075$59,079$64,164$67,719$75,785$75,398
Median NonFamily Income$29,463$30,862$32,228$29,504$28,487$28,314$27,447$26,690$27,005$29,852$27,250$29,978$31,514
Median Male Income$37,374$37,814$38,138$38,602$38,668$39,397$38,083$39,994$42,527$41,732$42,423$48,080$47,079
Median Female Income$31,945$31,223$31,866$31,036$31,110$31,188$33,538$32,681$35,649$34,694$36,715$40,732$41,809
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:16,30355.16%
Unemployed:1,2964.38%
Not In Labor Force:11,95840.46%
Total:29,557100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:4,83429.65%
Service:3,09719.00%
Sales and Office:3,96024.29%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,93311.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,47915.21%
Total Civilian Employed Population:16,303100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $155,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $47,700 (44.21%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,300. The median gross rent is $917, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $244 (36.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $135. Of occupied housing, owners make up 53.83% (59.86% with a mortgage, 40.14% free-and-clear) and renters 46.17% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.31%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$107,900$109,000$108,500$108,600$107,800$107,500$111,200$114,900$118,300$122,600$130,100$146,500$155,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4245.89%
$500 to $999:3,43547.71%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,39533.27%
$1,500 to $1,999:4175.79%
$2,000 to $2,499:280.39%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:5006.95%
Total:7,199100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$673$714$737$755$747$755$760$792$782$808$827$874$917
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,02432.22%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,36921.61%
Renter Occupied:7,19946.17%
Total Occupied Housing Units:15,592100%

Occupied Housing Units:15,59287.69%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,18812.31%
Total Housing Units:17,780100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:12,16568.42%
Multi-Family Units:3,62120.37%
Other Units:1,99411.21%
Total Housing Units:17,780100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 22.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.20%, which is on par with the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.50%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 12.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 2.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.97%). College enrollment is 23.49%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:8383.27%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,6826.56%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,60233.57%
Some college, no degree:6,30324.60%
Associate's degree:2,57110.03%
Bachelor's degree:3,75114.64%
Graduate or professional degree:1,8767.32%
Total:25,623100%
High school or higher:23,10390.17%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,62721.96%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:21,83950.18%
Public Insurance:16,97839.01%
No Insurance:4,70310.81%
Total:43,520100%
Has Health Insurance:38,81789.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.5%15.0%14.8%14.2%14.6%13.8%13.2%12.5%14.1%13.8%12.1%12.3%12.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4945.07%
Kindergarten:7427.62%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,99040.97%
High school (grades 9-12):2,22622.85%
College or graduate school:2,28823.49%
Total:9,740100%
Early Childhood:1,23612.69%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6,95871.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72076 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 514 business establishments, employing about 6,121 people with an annual payroll of $256,787,000. USPS data shows 16,942 residential mailboxes and 753 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:16,942Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:753Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:17,643Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:14,045Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,817Source: USPS
# of Businesses:514Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$62,963,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$256,787,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,121Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72076 is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, within the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30780) and Arkansas's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 753,605 people, about 5.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 72076. It covers 72.702 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.318 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:30780Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:753,605Source: Census
MSA:Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR MSASource: Census
Land Area:72.702 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.318 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:19318.29, 4978.12 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0534750Source: Census
Place Name:Jacksonville city; ArkansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72078 | | 72075

Schools in ZIP Code 72076


ZIP Code 72076 is in the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 12 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy 251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy Lrafb-Bldg 1030
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School Academy 251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Adkins Pre-K Center 500 Cloverdale Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Bayou Meto Elementary School 26405 Hwy 107
Jacksonville, AR 72076
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Warren Dupree Elem. School 700 Gregory St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Jacksonville High School 2400 Linda Ln
Jacksonville, AR 72076
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Pinewood Elementary School 1919 Northeastern Ave
Jacksonville, AR 72076
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Murrell Taylor Elementary School 1401 Murrell Taylor Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Jacksonville Middle School 718 Harris Rd
Jacskonville, AR 72076
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Bobby G Lester Elementary School 601 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Jacksonville Elementary School 2400 Linda Lane
Jacksonville, AR 72076
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Jacksonville Christian Academy 3301 N 1st St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72076


Arthur's Beauty College 2600 John Harden Drive
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas Welding Academy 1920 North Redmond Road
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock 13125 Hwy 107
Sherwood, AR 72120
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Little Rock 4201 E Mccain Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Type: Post Secondary
New Tyler Barber College Inc 1221 E 7th St
North Little Rock, AR 72114-4973
Type: Post Secondary
Shorter College 604 Locust St
N Little Rock, AR 72114
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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