Jonesboro
City in Craighead County, Arkansas
Jonesboro is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas, with 78,576 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 259 ft (79 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brookland, 7.9 miles NE.
- 78,576residents (2020 Census)
- 259 ftelevation · 79 m
- 80.2 sq miland area · 207.6 km²
- 980 / sq mipopulation density
- 72467main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Jonesboro
Jonesboro () is a city in and it is one of two county seats of Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 78,579 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 83,296 in 2025, making it the fifth-most-populous city in Arkansas. Located on Crowley's Ridge in the northeastern part of the state. Jonesboro is the home of Arkansas State University and is the cultural and economic center of Northeast Arkansas.
In 2025, the Jonesboro metropolitan area had a population of 139,440, and the greater Jonesboro–Paragould combined statistical area had a population of 186,851.
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Living in Jonesboro
- Median household income
- $55,424
- Median home value
- $223,200
- Median rent
- $956/mo
- Median age
- 33.9
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Jonesboro had 78,576 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 78,576 |
|---|---|
| Density | 980 per sq mi (378 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jonesboro at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Craighead County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 78,576 (2020) |
| Land area | 80.17 sq mi (207.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8198° N, 90.6790° W |
| ZIP codes | 72467, 72401, 72405 |
| Official website | jonesboro.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0535710 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jonesboro
- Brookland7.9 mi NE
- Bay8.7 mi SE
- Bono9.3 mi NW
- Bowman10.2 mi E
- Lake City12.6 mi E
- Trumann13.1 mi SE
- Cash14.2 mi W
- Sedgwick14.8 mi NW
- Egypt15.3 mi W
- Walcott15.6 mi N
- Black Oak17.5 mi E
- Harrisburg17.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jonesboro
What county is Jonesboro in?
Jonesboro is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Jonesboro, AR?
78,576 people lived in Jonesboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jonesboro, AR?
The main ZIP code is 72467. Other ZIP codes: 72401, 72405.
What is the elevation of Jonesboro?
259 feet (79 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jonesboro?
Brookland (7.9 mi), Bay (8.7 mi), Bono (9.3 mi), Bowman (10.2 mi), Lake City (12.6 mi).
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