What to know about ZIP 72402
ZIP code 72402 covers ZIP 72402 with a population of about 6,036.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the JONESBORO media market.
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ZIP Code 72402 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
6,036
Density
N/A
Median income
$42,861
-43% vs US avg
Home value
$178,500
-49% vs US avg
Median rent
$772
-34% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 72402
Income and economy in ZIP 72402
Median household income in ZIP 72402 is about $42,861 — about 43% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.1%; unemployment rate near 8.2%; 20.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 6.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 72402
Median home value is about $178,500 — about 49% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $772 (about 34% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 38.7% (about 26.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 72402, a household would need roughly $49,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,147. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($42,861). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.