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72401

Arkansas · 42,602 residents · 88.494 sq mi
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ZIP 72401 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,329. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $188,600. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Craighead County, 72401 ranks 9th by median household income.

$45,329
US average: $82,259
$188,600
US average: $376,019
24.0%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.9%
Age 65+
14.1%
47.4%
52.6%
2.38 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(24,939)
Black26.7%(11,365)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(3,992)
Asian0.9%(379)
Other4.5%(1,927)
Diversity Score71.9%(30,633)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Craighead County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST9TH OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
72404$70,269
72405$92,440
72411$55,625
72414$60,833
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 72401?

ZIP code 72401 has about 42,602 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72401?

The typical household in ZIP code 72401 earns about $45,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 72401 expensive?

In ZIP code 72401, the median home is worth about $188,600, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 72401?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 72401 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72401?

About 30.7% of people in ZIP code 72401 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024

ZIP 72401: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy