72021 ZIP Code, Brinkley, AR
72021 is a ZIP code in Brinkley, Arkansas — mostly in Monroe County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Woodruff and St. Francis counties. It covers 194 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72017, 72392 and 72029. 3,491 people live here in 1,508 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (59% own). Median household income is $41,310, below the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 47.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Brinkley, AR
- County: Monroe County
- Land area: 194 sq mi
- Population: 3,491
- Median household income: $41,310
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,491 |
| Households | 1,508 |
| Median household income | $41,310 |
| Income per person | $25,636 |
| Median age | 47.1 |
| Homeowners | 58.8% |
| Median home value | $94,200 |
| Median rent | $613 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.6% |
| Broadband internet | 84.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.2% |
| $10–15K | 12.1% |
| $15–25K | 12.2% |
| $25–35K | 9.2% |
| $35–50K | 15.6% |
| $50–75K | 21.5% |
| $75–100K | 8.2% |
| $100–150K | 9.8% |
| $150–200K | 2.3% |
| $200K+ | 1.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 18.3% |
| 10–19 | 5.5% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 9.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.1% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 15.7% |
| 65–74 | 13.3% |
| 75+ | 11.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 17.4% |
| Owned outright | 28.0% |
| Rented | 31.8% |
| Vacant | 22.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.3% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 10.4% |
| 5–19 units | 4.0% |
| 20+ units | 1.7% |
| Mobile / other | 13.0% |
Businesses in 72021
116 business establishments with 980 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 24
- Accommodation and Food Services: 17
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 16
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 13
- Transportation and Warehousing: 10
- Finance and Insurance: 9
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72017 — Fredonia (Biscoe) town, AR (10 mi)
- 72392 — Wheatley city, AR (10 mi)
- 72029 — Clarendon city, AR (10.7 mi)
- 72108 — Monroe CDP, AR (10.9 mi)
- 72036 — Cotton Plant city, AR (11.2 mi)
- 72368 — Moro town, AR (11.4 mi)
- 72340 — Goodwin CDP, AR (12.3 mi)
- 72074 — Hunter town, AR (15.8 mi)
Areas that include 72021
- Brinkley, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fargo, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Monroe, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Monroe County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72021, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72021 in?
- 72021 is a Brinkley, AR mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Brinkley; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72021 in?
- 72021 is mostly in Monroe County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Woodruff and St. Francis counties.
- What is the population of 72021?
- About 3,491 people (±284), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,586.
- What is the median household income in 72021?
- $41,310 (±$8,724), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72021?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72021 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72021?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72017 (10 mi, Fredonia (Biscoe)), 72392 (10 mi, Wheatley), 72029 (10.7 mi, Clarendon), 72108 (10.9 mi, Monroe), 72036 (11.2 mi, Cotton Plant) and 72368 (11.4 mi, Moro).
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