72320 ZIP Code — Brickeys, AR

Lee County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72320 is located in Brickeys, Arkansas, within Lee County. It covers approximately 67.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,475 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72320

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 61%.

Overall, ZIP code 72320 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,475

population

67.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72320 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72320

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72320. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brickeys	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72348 Hughes (9.3 mi) 38664 Robinsonville (10.8 mi) 72360 Marianna (11.1 mi) 38676 Tunica (12 mi) 72394 Widener (16.3 mi) 72346 Heth (17.7 mi) 72390 West Helena (18 mi) 72335 Forrest City (18.7 mi) 38626 Dundee (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,475
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	67.32 sq mi
Water area	6.34 sq mi
Latitude	34.8150
Longitude	-90.5341
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	63.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	25.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,475

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

Median household income

$331

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

1.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

125

20–24

511

25–34

434

35–44

124

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	27	1.8%
18 and over	1,448	98.2%
65 and over	97	6.6%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 53.9%

White 42.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Two or more races 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	804	53.9%
White	633	42.4%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1.1%
Other race	17	1.1%
Two or more races	12	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	63.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	25.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 50.0%

$25k–$35k 50.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	50.0%
$25k–$35k	50.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 50.0%

$100k–$150k 50.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	69.2%
Single-family detached	62.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	34.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	69.2%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	50.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	50.0%
Propane / LP gas	50.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	12	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	12	50.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	12	50.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	12	50.0%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.0%	35.0%
Married	14.0%	30.0%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.3%	0.0%
Divorced	27.4%	35.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 66.0%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 1.0%

Bachelor's degree 1.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	1.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	40.0%
High school	16	32.0%
College / grad school	14	28.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 59.1%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 51.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	50.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	50.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.0%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	28.0%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	4.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	15.4%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	2.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.7%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.5%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	23.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	40.9%
Cholesterol screening	80.3%
Teeth loss	26.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	60.9%
Under 18	33.3%
18–64 years	63.2%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	17.2%
Public insurance	81.3%
No insurance	18.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,475	100.0%
Spanish	9	0.6%
Other Indo-European	9	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,462	99.1%
Born in same state	1,462	99.1%
Born in different state	1,224	83.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	1.6%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72320

What city is ZIP code 72320 in?

ZIP code 72320 is primarily assigned to Brickeys, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72320 in?

ZIP code 72320 falls within Lee County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72320?

59% of residents in ZIP code 72320 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72320 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 72320 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 72320?

ZIP code 72320 has an estimated population of 1,475 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72320 in?

ZIP code 72320 observes the CST timezone.