What to know about ZIP 72451
ZIP code 72451 covers ZIP 72451 with a population of about 3,062.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the JONESBORO media market.
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ZIP Code 72451 — 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
3,062
Density
N/A
Median income
$54,303
-28% vs US avg
Home value
$134,900
-61% vs US avg
Median rent
$670
-42% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 72451
Income and economy in ZIP 72451
Median household income in ZIP 72451 is about $54,303 — about 28% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.6%; unemployment rate near 16.1%; 10.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 22.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Manufacturing, and Healthcare; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 72451
Median home value is about $134,900 — about 61% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $670 (about 42% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 32.9% (about 32.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 72451, a household would need roughly $37,000 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 $867. That sits below the local median household income ($54,303), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.