ZIP code 72401
Where is ZIP code 72401?
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Craighead County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72401 belongs to Jonesboro, Arkansas in Craighead County. 72401 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 870. About 42,602 people live in the 72401 area, where the median household income is $45,329. The closest ZIP codes are 72403 (Jonesboro, 0.4 mi southwest), 72467 (State University, 1.4 mi northeast) and 72402 (Jonesboro, 3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 72401 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Jonesboro |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Craighead County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 35.833, -90.6965 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 724 |
Population and income in 72401
| Population | 42,602 · higher than 99% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 481 · higher than 92% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.6 years · lower than 90% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $45,329 · lower than 72% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,009 |
| Below the poverty line | 31% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $188,600 · higher than 80% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $923 a month |
| Housing units | 19,301 |
| Households | 17,353 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 49% / 51% |
| Land area | 88.49 sq mi (plus 0.91 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72401. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72401
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72403 | Jonesboro, AR | 0.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 72467 | State University, AR | 1.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72402 | Jonesboro, AR | 3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72404 | Jonesboro, AR | 5.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 72405 | Jonesboro, AR | 5.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 72416 | Bono, AR | 7.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 72417 | Brookland, AR | 8.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 72411 | Bay, AR | 10.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 72421 | Cash, AR | 13.7 mi W | Standard |
| 72427 | Egypt, AR | 14 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72437 | Lake City, AR | 14.3 mi E | Standard |
| 72465 | Sedgwick, AR | 14.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72401 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72401
123 MAIN ST
JONESBORO AR 72401
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72401-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Jonesboro, AR
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72401?
- 72401 is a Jonesboro, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72401 in?
- ZIP code 72401 is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72401 in?
- 72401 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72401?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72401 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72401?
- About 42,602 people live in ZIP code 72401, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72401?
- The median household income in 72401 is $45,329 a year, lower than 72% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72401?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72401 are 72403 (Jonesboro, 0.4 miles), 72467 (State University, 1.4 miles), 72402 (Jonesboro, 3 miles) and 72404 (Jonesboro, 5.4 miles).