72828 ZIP Code — Briggsville, AR
Yell County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72828 is located in Briggsville, Arkansas, within Yell County. It covers approximately 17.17 square miles and serves a population of 90 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.
90
population
17.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72828 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72828
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Briggsville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 90 |
| Population density | 5 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 149 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.9236 |
| Longitude | -93.5652 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 479 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 85.7% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 34.3% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.3% | 13.7% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
90
Population
5
People per sq mi
61.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$20,527
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
4.8%
Home ownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
27
Housing units
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
5–9
14
7
25–34
15
1
55–59
2
14
65–74
31
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 70 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 45 | 50.0% |
| Median age | 61.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.7%
Two or more races
3.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 96.7% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 3.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 85.7% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 34.3% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.3% | 13.7% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
60.3%
$25k–$35k
34.9%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 60.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 34.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$300k–$500k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 4.8% |
| Renter occupied | 95.2% |
| Vacant | 27.6% |
| Single-family detached | 74.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 43.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 71.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 95.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 4.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 39.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 60.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3 | 4.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 60 | 95.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 22 | 34.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 41 | 65.1% |
| Average household size | 1.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 60.3% |
| Married | 100.0% | 39.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
58.6%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
10.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
68.8%
Retail trade
31.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 68.8% |
| Sales & office | 31.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 31.3% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 68.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
42.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
54.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 65.1% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| High blood pressure | 46.8% |
| High cholesterol | 42.2% |
| Diabetes | 16.0% |
| Heart disease | 10.9% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 32.0% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.9% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 28.5% |
| Binge drinking | 13.7% |
| No physical activity | 36.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 27.6% |
| Poor mental health | 17.9% |
| Poor physical health | 18.0% |
| No health insurance | 16.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 45.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Teeth loss | 27.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.0% |
| Public insurance | 50.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 90 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 90 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 90 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 80 | 88.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 70.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72828
What city is ZIP code 72828 in?
ZIP code 72828 is primarily assigned to Briggsville, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72828 in?
ZIP code 72828 falls within Yell County, Arkansas.
Is ZIP code 72828 mostly rentals?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 72828 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 72828 have an older population?
50% of residents in ZIP code 72828 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72828?
42% of residents in ZIP code 72828 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 72828 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 72828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 72828 in?
ZIP code 72828 observes the CST timezone.