ZIP Code 72402 in Jonesboro, AR

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Jonesboro, Arkansas
County:Craighead County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:2:08:15 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:327 / 870
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.8425, -90.7044
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72402 Jonesboro, AR - Commercial Mail Hub

ZIP Code 72402, Jonesboro

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationCraighead County, AR
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points157 (75 businesses)
PO Boxes82
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 72401
Key Facts
  • This ZIP has zero population and exists only as a point location, not a geographic territory
  • All mail delivery goes to a single street address: E Nettleton Ave with 79 unit records
  • The ZIP serves 75 businesses and maintains 82 PO Boxes at this commercial location
  • ZIP 72401 completely surrounds 72402, making this a commercial enclave within greater Jonesboro
  • Street delivery is available through one city carrier route despite the PO Box classification

Overview

ZIP code 72402 exists as a point location within Jonesboro, Arkansas. It doesn't cover a geographic territory but instead serves a specific commercial address on East Nettleton Avenue. With 82 PO Boxes and 75 business delivery points, this ZIP functions as a business mail hub rather than a residential neighborhood.

A Commercial-Only ZIP

The ZIP has zero population and no housing units because it's a commercial-only location. All 79 street delivery records belong to a single address: E Nettleton Ave with multiple unit designators. This pattern indicates a shopping center, office complex, or commercial strip where businesses receive mail through individual units.

Relationship to Jonesboro

Jonesboro's main ZIP code, 72401, surrounds and contains 72402. Residents in the Jonesboro area use 72401 for home addresses while businesses at this specific E Nettleton Avenue location use 72402. The 82 PO Boxes likely serve business tenants who prefer box service over street delivery, or customers who maintain boxes at this convenient commercial location.

Street Name Patterns

Commercial Complex Single Address

One commercial address serves the entire ZIP, with unit designators for individual businesses.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72402 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 329 people with an annual payroll of $21,386,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,638Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:13Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$5,501,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$21,386,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:329Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72402 is located in Craighead County, Arkansas, within the Jonesboro, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27860) and Arkansas's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 134,837 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72402. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

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
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:19318.29 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0535710Source: Census
Place Name:Jonesboro city; ArkansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72403 | | 72401

Schools in ZIP Code 72402


We could not locate which school district 72402 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

International Studies Magnet 1218 Cobb St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
District: Jonesboro Public SchoolsNearby
Microsociety Magnet School 1110 W Washington Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
District: Jonesboro Public SchoolsNearby
Early Childhood Learning Cntr 1307 Flint St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
District: Jonesboro Public SchoolsNearby
Kindergarten Center 618 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
District: Jonesboro Public SchoolsNearby
The Academies At Jonesboro High School 301 Hurricane Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
District: Jonesboro Public SchoolsNearby
Montessori School Of Jonesboro 300 E Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
District: Private SchoolNearby
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School 1105 E Highland Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
District: Private SchoolNearby
Ridgefield Christian School 3824 Casey Springs Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72404
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72402


Arkansas State University 2105 E. Aggie Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Type: Post Secondary
Arthur's Beauty College 1903 Grant Avenue Suites, K, L, M
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Type: Post Secondary
Crowley's Ridge College 100 College Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
Type: Post Secondary
Williams Baptist University 60 W Fulbright Avenue
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas State University-Newport 7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
Type: Post Secondary
Black River Technical College 1410 Hwy 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
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 January 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov