72417 ZIP Code, Brookland, AR
72417 is a ZIP code in Brookland, Arkansas in Craighead County. It covers 43 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72401, 72405 and 72437. 5,940 people live here in 2,381 households. With about 138 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (62% own). Median household income is $61,964, close to the Arkansas median of $60,773; 43% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Brookland, AR
- County: Craighead County
- Land area: 43 sq mi
- Population: 5,940
- Median household income: $61,964
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,940 |
| Households | 2,381 |
| Median household income | $61,964 |
| Income per person | $29,811 |
| Median age | 29.7 |
| Homeowners | 62.4% |
| Median home value | $173,700 |
| Median rent | $1,008 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 42.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% |
| Broadband internet | 93.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.1% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 7.9% |
| $25–35K | 14.5% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 17.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.3% |
| $100–150K | 20.1% |
| $150–200K | 5.4% |
| $200K+ | 2.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.8% |
| 10–19 | 13.0% |
| 20–24 | 5.0% |
| 25–34 | 22.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.8% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 11.7% |
| 65–74 | 4.6% |
| 75+ | 5.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.2% |
| Owned outright | 18.0% |
| Rented | 33.9% |
| Vacant | 9.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 58.8% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 11.6% |
| 5–19 units | 14.7% |
| 20+ units | 2.8% |
| Mobile / other | 11.5% |
Businesses in 72417
84 business establishments with 776 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 17
- Construction: 12
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Manufacturing: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72401 — Jonesboro city, AR (6.4 mi)
- 72405 — Jonesboro city, AR (6.7 mi)
- 72437 — Lake City city, AR (7.3 mi)
- 72467 — Jonesboro city, AR (9.6 mi)
- 72414 — Black Oak town, AR (10.7 mi)
- 72447 — Monette city, AR (11.4 mi)
- 72450 — Paragould city, AR (11.4 mi)
- 72411 — Bay city, AR (12.1 mi)
Areas that include 72417
- Brookland, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Craighead County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 9: highest median household income in Craighead County
- No. 4 of 9: highest median home value in Craighead County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of households with children in Craighead County
- No. 1 of 9: lowest median age in Craighead County
- No. 3 of 8: fastest population growth in Craighead County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72417, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72417 in?
- 72417 is a Brookland, AR mailing address. By land area, 18% lies inside Brookland; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72417 in?
- 72417 is in Craighead County.
- What is the population of 72417?
- About 5,940 people (±425), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,720.
- What is the median household income in 72417?
- $61,964 (±$14,265), 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 72417?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72417 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72417?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72401 (6.4 mi, Jonesboro), 72405 (6.7 mi, Jonesboro), 72437 (7.3 mi, Lake City), 72467 (9.6 mi, Jonesboro), 72414 (10.7 mi, Black Oak) and 72447 (11.4 mi, Monette).
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