Arkansas · City Profile
Jonesboro, AR
Jonesboro sits in Craighead, Arkansas, and is covered by 5 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 89,303 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Jonesboro has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $203,300 and median asking rent runs around $924 per month. Median household income hovers around $61,156. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Jonesboro
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72401 | Craighead | 42,159 | $42,460 | $165,900 |
| 72402 | Craighead | 0 | — | — |
| 72403 | Craighead | 0 | — | — |
| 72404 | Craighead | 29,571 | $64,545 | $217,500 |
| 72405 | Craighead | 17,573 | $76,465 | $226,500 |
Thinking about relocating to Jonesboro?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $203,300, and median rent is $924. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.