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ZIP 72405

Pop. 18,675·Craighead County·8th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,607/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$358
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 72405 · $1,607
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,180/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
$19,284/yr
At $1,607/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyCraighead County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72405 (Jonesboro, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,675
Median income
$92,440
Median age
34.8
Renters
27.1%
Age distribution
26.3%
24%
28.1%
Under 1826.3%
18–3424%
35–5428.1%
55–6410.7%
65+11%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
77.5%
White77.5%
Black8.8%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian1.8%
Other7.1%
Education (25+)
20.1%
28.9%
42.1%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma20.1%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+42.1%
Housing tenure
72.9%
27.1%
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72405 in Jonesboro, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,667 → $92,440
up 27.2%
Population
17,022 → 18,675
up 9.7%
Renter share
34.7% → 27.1%
-7.6 pts
Bachelor's+
41.8% → 42.1%
+0.3 pts
Median age
32.4 → 34.8
+2.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $72,667 in 2021 to $92,440 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 17,022 to 18,675 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.7% change. About 27.1% of households rent today, against 34.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72405 covers Jonesboro, AR. The median rent here is $1,607/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($92,440/yr), ZIP 72405 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72405?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72405 (Jonesboro, AR) is $1,607. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72405 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72405's median rent of $1,607/mo is $358 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72405 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72405 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #8 out of 59 ZIPs tracked at $1,607/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72405?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,607/mo in ZIP 72405. The local median household income is $92,440/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72405?

Rent in ZIP 72405 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 72405 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72405 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,607/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($92,440/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72405 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72405 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.1% of ZIP 72405 households are renters, while 72.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72405 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72405 compare to the rest of Jonesboro?

ZIP 72405 is pricier than Jonesboro as a whole. At $1,607/mo, it's $226 above the Jonesboro citywide median of $1,381/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72405 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72405 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,607/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 72405's median household income ($92,440/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72405 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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