72517 ZIP Code — Brockwell, AR

Izard County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72517 is located in Brockwell, Arkansas, within Izard County. It covers approximately 22.51 square miles and serves a population of 145 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

145

population

22.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72517 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72517

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72517. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brockwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72565 Oxford (4.7 mi) 72584 Violet Hill (6.6 mi) 72556 Melbourne (7.5 mi) 72536 Franklin (8.8 mi) 72587 Wiseman (9.1 mi) 72573 Sage (10.3 mi) 72528 Dolph (10.5 mi) 72512 Horseshoe Bend (10.9 mi) 72540 Guion (11.9 mi) 72519 Calico Rock (13.9 mi) 72539 Glencoe (15.4 mi) 72561 Mount Pleasant (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	145
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	22.51 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.1295
Longitude	-91.9621
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	49.5%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

145

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

Median household income

$22,797

Per capita income

$51,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	12.4%
18 and over	127	87.6%
65 and over	14	9.7%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 44.8%

Group	Count	%
White	80	55.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	65	44.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 23.8%

$25k–$35k 36.5%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$75k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	23.8%
$25k–$35k	36.5%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$75k–$100k	25.4%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.0%

$50k–$100k 39.7%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$51,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	25.0%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	3.6%
1960–1969	17.9%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	25.0%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	23.8%
Propane / LP gas	52.4%
Wood	23.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	16	25.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	42.9%
Female householder, no spouse	20	31.7%
Households with children under 18	16	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	14	22.2%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.3%	0.0%
Married	55.4%	21.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	5.4%	78.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 31.6%

HS graduate 20.2%

Some college, no degree 35.1%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.4%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	58.1%
High school	13	41.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 43.8%

Construction 23.4%

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	37.5%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	32.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
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 10.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	42.0%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	40.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	39.8%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.2%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	145	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)	145	100.0%
Born in same state	145	100.0%
Born in different state	94	64.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	62	42.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72517

What city is ZIP code 72517 in?

ZIP code 72517 is primarily assigned to Brockwell, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72517 in?

ZIP code 72517 falls within Izard County, Arkansas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72517?

The median home value in ZIP code 72517 is $51,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 72517?

ZIP code 72517 has an estimated population of 145 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72517 in?

ZIP code 72517 observes the CST timezone.