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Jacksonville, AR
City in Pulaski County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72076, 72099.
Population
29,221
Land area
28.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,019
ZIP codes
2
Jacksonville and its ZIP codes
Jacksonville at a glance
- Jacksonville is about 17 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $49,666, 18% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,400 (13% below Arkansas) and median rent is $930 a month.
Local data for Jacksonville, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools10
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices2
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants95
- Affordable Housing11
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Jacksonville, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,666
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$163,400
Median rent
$930/mo
Homeownership
49.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,109), Mexican Americans (1,538), German Americans (1,529).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Jacksonville.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,672
262,676 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,740
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.3B
FY 2026, $10,746 per person
PPP loans
$38.7M
1,078 loans, 4,671 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jacksonville, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jacksonville, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,621
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,526
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jacksonville, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Jacksonville
2 in or overlapping Jacksonville. Population shown
Cities near Jacksonville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SherwoodCity | 5 mi | 20.8 |
| GibsonCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.8 |
| McAlmontCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.6 |
| CabotCity | 9.1 mi | 20.8 |
| North Little RockCity | 9.3 mi | 53 |
| AustinCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| WardCity | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| College StationCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| LonokeCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Cammack VillageCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ViloniaCity | 14 mi | 8 |
| Little RockCity | 15 mi | 121.2 |
| MaumelleCity | 16 mi | 12.4 |
| Sweet HomeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| El PasoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jacksonville, AR in?
- Jacksonville is in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Jacksonville, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jacksonville include 72076, 72099.
- What is the population of Jacksonville, AR?
- About 29,221 people live in Jacksonville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jacksonville?
- Nearby places include Sherwood (5 mi), Gibson (6 mi), McAlmont (7.3 mi), Cabot (9.1 mi), North Little Rock (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023