Question 1

Is 30236 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 30236 in Jonesboro has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Jonesboro city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 30236 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 30236?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 30236 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 30236. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 30236 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Jonesboro. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 30236?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 30236 is approximately $260K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 30236 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 30236 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 30236 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 30236 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, placing it in the moderate range for Jonesboro. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 67/100, 30236 scores similarly to the middle tier of Jonesboro neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Jonesboro — ZIP 30236

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Mount Zion Elementary School	03–05	—	—	—
Kilpatrick Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Jonesboro Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Arnold Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Lee Street Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Jonesboro High School	09–12	—	—	—
Suder Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Mount Zion High School	09–12	—	—	—
M. D. Roberts Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
James Jackson Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Mount Zion Primary	PK–02	—	—	—
Elite Scholars Academy School	06–12	—	—	—
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts	09–12	—	—	—
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for	06–12	—	—	—
Kay R Pace Elementary School of the Arts	PK–05	—	—	—