72404 ZIP Code — Jonesboro, AR
Craighead County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72404 is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, within Craighead County. It covers approximately 128.04 square miles and serves a population of 29,571 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.
About ZIP code 72404
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
The gap between median ($64,545) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,571
population
128.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72404 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72404
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72404. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jonesboro | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72411 Bay (9.2 mi)
72401 Jonesboro (9.5 mi)
72405 Jonesboro (10.2 mi)
72421 Cash (12 mi)
72416 Bono (12.5 mi)
72432 Harrisburg (14.2 mi)
72479 Weiner (14.5 mi)
72417 Brookland (15.2 mi)
72472 Trumann (17.1 mi)
72437 Lake City (18 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,571 |
| Population density | 231 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 128.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.7795 |
| Longitude | -90.7423 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 870 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.4% | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 29.8% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 16.2% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 4.2% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
29,571
Population
231
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$64,545
Median household income
$39,152
Per capita income
$217,500
Median home value
$923
Median monthly rent
68.7%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
8,730
Housing units
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
737
Under 5
772
919
5–9
962
1,158
10–14
1,212
1,006
15–19
1,053
964
20–24
1,010
2,150
25–34
2,252
1,965
35–44
2,058
1,860
45–54
1,947
912
55–59
955
611
60–64
639
1,390
65–74
1,455
545
75–84
570
229
85+
240
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,827 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 22,744 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,429 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.7%
Black or African American
16.7%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Asian
2.3%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,626 | 74.7% |
| Black or African American | 5,065 | 16.7% |
| Two or more races | 812 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 726 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 692 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 238 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 138 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.4% | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 29.8% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 16.2% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 4.2% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
20.6%
$75k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $64,545 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
17.6%
$200k–$300k
28.1%
$300k–$500k
22.6%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,500 |
| Median rent / month | $923 |
| Owner occupied | 68.7% |
| Renter occupied | 31.3% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 69.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 24.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% |
| 3 or more | 23.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.2% |
| Electricity | 59.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,287 | 55.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 386 | 3.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,795 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,869 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,084 | 36.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,950 | 26.0% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.3% | 23.5% |
| Married | 57.9% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
30.9%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
13.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 615 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 275 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,502 | 44.5% |
| High school | 1,661 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,816 | 23.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.1%
Retail trade
14.5%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Professional & management
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Public administration
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Construction
4.4%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Other services
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Information
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.9% |
| Service | 19.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.7% |
| Government | 16.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.3% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 3.4% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
14.6%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
25.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.2% |
| Retirement income | 18.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,514 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 and over | 45.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.2% |
| Public insurance | 32.3% |
| No insurance | 7.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,062 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 461 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 286 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 126 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,167 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 27,809 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 20,333 | 68.8% |
| Foreign born | 358 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,404 | 4.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 666 | 47.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,394 | 11.5% |
| Italian | 3,102 | 10.5% |
| Arab | 2,340 | 7.9% |
| English | 143 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 65 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 20 | 0.1% |
| German | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72404
What city is ZIP code 72404 in?
ZIP code 72404 is primarily assigned to Jonesboro, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72404 in?
ZIP code 72404 falls within Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the population of ZIP code 72404?
ZIP code 72404 has an estimated population of 29,571 residents, with a density of 231 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72404?
The median home value in ZIP code 72404 is $217,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72404?
The median household income in ZIP code 72404 is $64,545, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72404 in?
ZIP code 72404 observes the CST timezone.