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ZIP 72401

Pop. 42,602·Craighead County·44th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,138/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$827
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ZIP 72401 · $1,138
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$770
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,420
Research median
$1,000/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,656/yr
At $1,138/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyCraighead County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72401 (Jonesboro, AR) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,602
Median income
$45,329
Median age
33.6
Renters
51.1%
Age distribution
25.9%
26.1%
23.1%
14.1%
Under 1825.9%
18–3426.1%
35–5423.1%
55–6410.9%
65+14.1%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
59.6%
26.8%
White59.6%
Black26.8%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian0.9%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
33.2%
31.7%
24%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+24%
Housing tenure
48.9%
51.1%
Owner48.9%
Renter51.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72401 in Jonesboro, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,461 → $45,329
up 12.0%
Population
41,354 → 42,602
up 3.0%
Renter share
53.8% → 51.1%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
23.4% → 24%
+0.6 pts
Median age
34.7 → 33.6
-1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 72401 in Jonesboro, AR now reports about $45,329, up from $40,461 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 41,354 residents to roughly 42,602. Renters now make up 51.1% of households, compared with 53.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72401 covers Jonesboro, AR. The median rent here is $1,138/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($45,329/yr), ZIP 72401 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72401 (Jonesboro, AR) is $1,138. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72401's median rent of $1,138/mo is $827 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72401 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #44 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,138/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,138/mo in ZIP 72401. The local median household income is $45,329/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72401?

Rent in ZIP 72401 has decreased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 72401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72401 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,138/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($45,329/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72401 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 72401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.1% of ZIP 72401 households are renters, while 48.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 72401 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 72401 compare to the rest of Jonesboro?

ZIP 72401 is more affordable than Jonesboro overall. At $1,138/mo, it's $243 below the Jonesboro citywide median of $1,381/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,138/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 72401's median household income ($45,329/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72401 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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