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ZIP 72404

Pop. 29,968·Craighead County·20th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,457/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$508
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 72404 · $1,457
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,070/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
$17,484/yr
At $1,457/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyCraighead County
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Rents are softening (down 3.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.7% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72404 (Jonesboro, AR) is majority owner-occupied, 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,968
Median income
$70,269
Median age
37.8
Renters
36.3%
Age distribution
22.5%
24.6%
27.2%
15.7%
Under 1822.5%
18–3424.6%
35–5427.2%
55–6410%
65+15.7%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
72.4%
17.8%
White72.4%
Black17.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian2.1%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
27.5%
28.1%
37.6%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+37.6%
Housing tenure
63.7%
36.3%
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72404 in Jonesboro, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,942 → $70,269
up 13.4%
Population
29,973 → 29,968
up 0.0%
Renter share
32.9% → 36.3%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
37.9% → 37.6%
-0.3 pts
Median age
36.9 → 37.8
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,269 today, compared with $61,942 five years earlier. About 36.3% of households rent today, against 32.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72404 covers Jonesboro, AR. The median rent here is $1,457/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($70,269/yr), ZIP 72404 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72404?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72404 (Jonesboro, AR) is $1,457. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72404 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72404's median rent of $1,457/mo is $508 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72404 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72404 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #20 out of 59 ZIPs tracked at $1,457/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72404?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,457/mo in ZIP 72404. The local median household income is $70,269/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72404?

Rent in ZIP 72404 has decreased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 72404 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72404 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,457/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($70,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72404 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72404 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.3% of ZIP 72404 households are renters, while 63.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72404 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72404 compare to the rest of Jonesboro?

ZIP 72404 is pricier than Jonesboro as a whole. At $1,457/mo, it's $76 above the Jonesboro citywide median of $1,381/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72404 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72404 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,457/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 72404's median household income ($70,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72404 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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