ZIP Code 72401 Demographics

Craighead County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 72401 compared to county averages.

Total Population

42,159

↓ 62.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$42,460

↓ 23.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$165,900

↓ 9.1% vs county

Median Age

34.2 yrs

↑ 0.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.0%

↓ +18.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 72401 compares to Craighead County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 72401 $42k Craighead $55k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 72401 $166k Craighead $183k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

47.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$810

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 72401 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$165,900
Down Payment (20%)$33,180
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,053P&I: $839 | Tax: $166 | Ins: $48
Rent (Local Median)
$810
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $243/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 72401, sorted by distance.

72417 6.8 mi away craighead county 72450 16.0 mi away greene county 72412 17.1 mi away greene county 72443 25.0 mi away greene county 72424 35.6 mi away clay county 72444 39.5 mi away randolph county 72470 40.7 mi away clay county

About Craighead County

Craighead County is located in Arkansas and has a total population of 111,038. The county's median household income is $55,169 and median home value is $182,600. ZIP code 72401 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Craighead County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.