72416 ZIP Code — Bono, AR

Craighead County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72416 is located in Bono, Arkansas, within Craighead County. It covers approximately 88.73 square miles and serves a population of 5,300 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72416

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,091. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72416 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,300

population

88.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72416 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72416

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72416. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bono	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72476 Walnut Ridge (8.7 mi) 72405 Jonesboro (8.7 mi) 72401 Jonesboro (9.8 mi) 72404 Jonesboro (12.5 mi) 72412 Beech Grove (12.8 mi) 72421 Cash (14.4 mi) 72417 Brookland (14.5 mi) 72425 Delaplaine (18.3 mi) 72411 Bay (18.5 mi) 72450 Paragould (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,300
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	88.73 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	35.9565
Longitude	-90.7915
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	44.1%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,300

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$71,091

Median household income

$29,118

Per capita income

$147,900

Median home value

$853

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,933

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

194

Under 5

154

199

5–9

158

185

10–14

147

299

15–19

236

125

20–24

424

25–34

335

405

35–44

320

346

45–54

274

210

55–59

165

224

60–64

177

239

65–74

188

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,505	28.4%
18 and over	3,795	71.6%
65 and over	625	11.8%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Black or African American 3.9%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,977	93.3%
Black or African American	210	3.9%
Two or more races	98	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	32	0.6%
Other race	15	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$71,091

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 33.2%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,900
Median rent / month	$853
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.4%
Electricity	52.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Wood	5.2%
No fuel used	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,104	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	66	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	409	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	429	21.4%
Households with children under 18	788	39.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	525	26.1%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	19.0%
Married	49.6%	57.3%
Separated	3.4%	0.9%
Widowed	3.0%	11.8%
Divorced	15.8%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	4.8%
Kindergarten	45	3.0%
Elementary school	472	31.6%
High school	608	40.8%
College / grad school	295	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Retail trade 11.0%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Construction 10.1%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Public administration 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Professional & management 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Other services 2.4%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	361	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	57.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,952	93.4%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,290	99.8%
Born in same state	5,258	99.2%
Born in different state	4,076	76.9%
Foreign born	32	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.2%
Not a US citizen	7	70.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,084	20.5%
Arab	797	15%
French	580	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	131	2.5%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72416

What city is ZIP code 72416 in?

ZIP code 72416 is primarily assigned to Bono, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72416 in?

ZIP code 72416 falls within Craighead County, Arkansas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72416?

The median home value in ZIP code 72416 is $147,900.

Does ZIP code 72416 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 72416 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 72416?

ZIP code 72416 has an estimated population of 5,300 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72416?

The median household income in ZIP code 72416 is $71,091, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72416 in?

ZIP code 72416 observes the CST timezone.