County ProfileAR
Craighead County
Population: 111,231 · 15 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
111,231
People
Median age
34.5
Housing
Total households
44,437
Income
Median household income
$59,548
Housing
Total housing units
48,885
Employment
Employment rate
59.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
29.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.8%
County details
Local time 01:12:13(CT)| Name | Craighead |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 15total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 11 Standard4 PO Box |
| Area code | 870 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 35.8277285, -90.6314213 |
| Land area | 707.2 sq miles(1,831.6 km²) |
Map of Craighead county, Arkansas with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Craighead County
Compare the largest cities in Craighead County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 78,576 | $55,424 | 5ZIPs |
| Brookland | 4,064 | $57,308 | 1ZIPs |
| Bono | 2,409 | $56,098 | 1ZIPs |
| Lake City | 2,326 | $60,273 | 1ZIPs |
| Bay | 1,876 | $59,769 | 1ZIPs |
| Monette | 1,506 | $54,167 | 1ZIPs |
| Caraway | 1,133 | $38,558 | 1ZIPs |
| State University | 609 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cash | 280 | $49,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Black Oak | 233 | $54,643 | 1ZIPs |
| Egypt | 113 | $28,750 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Craighead County
Review the most populated postal areas across Craighead County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72401 | Jonesboro | $45,329 | 43,127 |
| 72404 | Jonesboro | $70,269 | 29,344 |
| 72405 | Jonesboro | $92,440 | 17,109 |
| 72417 | Brookland | $61,964 | 5,720 |
| 72416 | Bono | $67,448 | 5,661 |
| 72437 | Lake City | $60,714 | 3,486 |
| 72411 | Bay | $55,625 | 2,406 |
| 72447 | Monette | $59,444 | 1,798 |
| 72419 | Caraway | $41,017 | 1,601 |
| 72467 | State University | — | 609 |
| 72421 | Cash | $41,310 | 547 |
| 72414 | Black Oak | $60,833 | 390 |
| 72427 | Egypt | $28,750 | 109 |
| 72402 | Jonesboro | — | — |
| 72403 | Jonesboro | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS