How much is a home worth in ZIP code 72401?

The typical home in 72401 is worth $187,779, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 72401?

Home values in 72401 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 72401?

A typical home in 72401 rents for about $1,172 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.5%.

What is the property tax rate in 72401?

The effective property tax rate in 72401 is 0.4% — roughly $844 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 72401 has a population of 42,602 and a median household income of $45,329.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · AR72401

Craighead County · Jonesboro, AR

Typical home value

$187,779^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +2.6%
5-year / yr: +4.0%
10-year / yr: +4.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -33.9%
vs metro: +27.8%
vs state: +1.4%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 72401 is worth $187,779 — 27.8% above the Jonesboro, AR median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,172 a month — a 7.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $1,172^[2]
Gross yield: 7.5%^[2]
Cap rate: 4.5%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 0.4%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $844^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Craighead County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively Moderate^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood: Not Applicable
Wildfire: Very Low
Drought: Relatively High
Heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Hurricane: Very Low
Tornado: Relatively High
Earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Winter weather: Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population: 42,602^[3]
Median household income: $45,329^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Craighead County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +220^[5]
Moved in: 3,092
Moved out: 2,872

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 17
Elementary: 10
Middle: 3
High: 3

THE ACADEMIES AT JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL
High · Grades 10–12 · JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,423 students
NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOL
High · Grades 9–12 · NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,041 students
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Middle · Grades 7–9 · JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT
775 students
ANNIE CAMP JR. HIGH SCHOOL
Middle · Grades 7–9 · JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT
741 students
VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNET
Elementary · Grades 1–6 · JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT
716 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield7.5%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%

Annual rent$14,067

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$950

Loan principal$150,223

Down payment$37,556

Total interest paid$191,601

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.00

Monthly cost to own$1,176

Monthly rent$1,172

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 46th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 100th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 23rd percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

7th for most populous in ARView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 72401?: The typical home in 72401 is worth $187,779, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 72401?: Home values in 72401 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 72401?: A typical home in 72401 rents for about $1,172 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 72401?: The effective property tax rate in 72401 is 0.4% — roughly $844 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 72401?: ZIP code 72401 has a population of 42,602 and a median household income of $45,329.

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