ZIP Code 72401
About Jonesboro
Jonesboro is a city in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Located on Crowley's Ridge in the northeastern part of the state, it is one of two county seats of Craighead County. The population was 78,579 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 84,155 in 2026, making it the fifth-most populous city in Arkansas. In 2024, the Jonesboro metropolitan area had a population of 138,152, and the greater Jonesboro-Paragould combined statistical area had a population of 184,749. Jonesboro is the home of Arkansas State University and is the cultural and economic center of Northeast Arkansas.
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Area Profile
US Census (ACS 5-year · Gazetteer)
42,065
population
$43,412
median household income
475
people / sq mi
$185,400
median home value
$897
median gross rent
33.7
median age
19,328
housing units
17,070
households
88.5
land area (sq mi)
Key places in 72401
- First National Bank Arena stadium
- Arkansas State University university
- Lake Frierson State Park park
- Southwest Park park
Points of interest
- grocery
- gas
- fast_food
- bank
- gym
Brands
- Maverik (5)
- McDonald's (4)
- Burger King (3)
- Sonic (3)
- Subway (3)
- Walmart (2)
- Aldi (1)
- Arby's (1)
- Captain D's (1)
- Chick-fil-A (1)
- Chipotle (1)
- Church's Chicken (1)