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Monroe County
Brinkley, AR
72021
72021 ZIP Code — Brinkley, AR
Monroe County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72021 is located in
Brinkley ,
Arkansas ,
within Monroe County .
It covers approximately 194.23 square miles and serves a population of
3,593 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72021
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $36,227. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 72021 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,593
Population density
18 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
095
Geography
Land area
194.23 sq mi
Water area
2.97 sq mi
Latitude
34.8542
Longitude
-91.2180
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.1%
59.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
24.0%
26.9%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
11.5%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.3%
1.9%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$36,227
Median household income
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 739 20.6% 18 and over 2,854 79.4% 65 and over 943 26.2% Median age 46.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
46.2%
Group Count % White 1,899 52.9% Black or African American 1,660 46.2% Two or more races 25 0.7% Asian 9 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.1%
59.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
24.0%
26.9%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
11.5%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.3%
1.9%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.3% $10k–$15k 12.3% $15k–$25k 12.3% $25k–$35k 9.7% $35k–$50k 15.7% $50k–$75k 17.2% $75k–$100k 10.1% $100k–$150k 7.8% $150k–$200k 2.1% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $36,227
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $84,700 Median rent / month $560 Owner occupied 60.7% Renter occupied 39.3% Vacant 19.7% Single-family detached 65.5% Large apartment buildings 2.2% Mobile homes 13.3% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.14
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.8% 2000–2009 8.9% 1990–1999 8.6% 1980–1989 17.7% 1970–1979 32.6% 1960–1969 18.4% 1950–1959 8.1% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 4.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 16.1% 2 bedrooms 24.8% 3 bedrooms 48.7% 4 bedrooms 8.1% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 15.6% 1 vehicle 37.7% 2 vehicles 35.1% 3 or more 11.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 33.5% Electricity 61.3% Propane / LP gas 3.7% Wood 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 534 34.4% Cohabiting couple 54 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 393 25.3% Female householder, no spouse 570 36.8% Households with children under 18 267 17.2% Households with seniors (65+) 671 43.3% Average household size 2.27
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.6% 26.5% Married 37.2% 36.0% Separated 8.4% 6.5% Widowed 3.8% 18.2% Divorced 11.0% 12.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.7%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.0% Bachelor's or higher 13.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 60 8.8% Kindergarten 37 5.4% Elementary school 227 33.4% High school 182 26.8% College / grad school 174 25.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.4%
Transportation & utilities
10.8%
Public administration
6.9%
Agriculture & mining
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Professional & management
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.5% Service 20.8% Sales & office 15.6% Natural resources & construction 4.6% Production & transportation 35.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.2% Government 12.8% Self-employed 10.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.9% Carpool 16.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.8% Work from home 1.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
59.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.1% Retirement income 23.2% Supplemental Security 7.2% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 20.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.9% High blood pressure 50.2% High cholesterol 41.3% Diabetes 18.0% Heart disease 10.4% Stroke 5.8% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 33.4% Kidney disease 4.6% Pulmonary disease 12.1% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.2% Binge drinking 11.6% No physical activity 40.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.5% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 29.2% Poor mental health 17.3% Poor physical health 17.3% No health insurance 18.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.3% Visited dentist 45.7% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 28.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 148 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 23.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.8% 65 and over 49.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.7% Public insurance 59.6% No insurance 13.1% Uninsured under 19 15.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,277 91.2% Spanish 9 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 9 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,584 99.7% Born in same state 3,573 99.4% Born in different state 2,856 79.5% Foreign born 11 0.3% Naturalized citizen 9 0.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 368 10.2% Italian 205 5.7%
Ancestry Count % French 90 2.5% German 29 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.2% Internet access 82.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72021
What city is ZIP code 72021 in?
ZIP code 72021 is primarily assigned to Brinkley, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72021 in?
ZIP code 72021 falls within Monroe County, Arkansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72021?
26% of residents in ZIP code 72021 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 72021 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 72021 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72021?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 72021 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 72021 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 72021 in?
ZIP code 72021 observes the CST timezone.
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