72411 ZIP Code — Bay, AR

Craighead County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72411 is located in Bay, Arkansas, within Craighead County. It covers approximately 36.19 square miles and serves a population of 3,136 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72411

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $49,224. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 72411 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,136

population

36.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72411 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72411

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72411. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72404 Jonesboro (9.2 mi) 72401 Jonesboro (10.1 mi) 72437 Lake City (10.5 mi) 72472 Trumann (11.3 mi) 72405 Jonesboro (11.5 mi) 72414 Black Oak (11.8 mi) 72417 Brookland (12.2 mi) 72432 Harrisburg (14.1 mi) 72365 Marked Tree (14.3 mi) 72419 Caraway (15.3 mi) 72447 Monette (17.6 mi) 72416 Bono (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,136
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	36.19 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	35.7491
Longitude	-90.5829
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,136

Population

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

$49,224

Median household income

$18,928

Per capita income

$92,300

Median home value

$907

Median monthly rent

52.6%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

680

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

218

Under 5

219

130

5–9

131

142

10–14

142

15–19

20–24

243

25–34

244

146

35–44

146

139

45–54

140

106

55–59

107

119

60–64

120

135

65–74

135

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,090	34.8%
18 and over	2,046	65.2%
65 and over	398	12.7%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Other race 7%

Two or more races 2.8%

Black or African American 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,752	81.6%
Hispanic or Latino	236	7%
Other race	236	7%
Two or more races	95	2.8%
Black or African American	52	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
Median income	$49,224

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 38.8%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 3.5%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,300
Median rent / month	$907
Owner occupied	52.6%
Renter occupied	47.4%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	76.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	30.5%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	40.9%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.8%
Electricity	32.1%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	627	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	54	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	158	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	249	22.9%
Households with children under 18	461	42.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	306	28.1%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	19.4%
Married	57.7%	55.3%
Separated	3.0%	3.5%
Widowed	5.6%	6.6%
Divorced	12.9%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 51.0%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	145	18.9%
Kindergarten	48	6.3%
Elementary school	403	52.6%
High school	126	16.4%
College / grad school	44	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Manufacturing 21.0%

Retail trade 12.9%

Construction 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Public administration 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Information 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Professional & management 2.6%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 32.5%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 11.6%

Female-led households 43.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	194	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.8%
Under 18	25.6%
18–64 years	28.0%
65 and over	64.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.4%
Public insurance	59.6%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,699	86.1%
Spanish	41	1.5%
Other Indo-European	41	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,051	97.3%
Born in same state	3,039	96.9%
Born in different state	2,387	76.1%
Foreign born	12	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	85	2.7%
Not a US citizen	74	87.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	384	12.2%
Italian	349	11.1%
French	242	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	79	2.5%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72411

What city is ZIP code 72411 in?

ZIP code 72411 is primarily assigned to Bay, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72411 in?

ZIP code 72411 falls within Craighead County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72411 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 72411 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72411?

23% of residents in ZIP code 72411 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72411?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72411?

The median home value in ZIP code 72411 is $92,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72411 in?

ZIP code 72411 observes the CST timezone.