72417 ZIP Code — Brookland, AR
Craighead County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72417 is located in Brookland, Arkansas, within Craighead County. It covers approximately 43.04 square miles and serves a population of 5,257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.
About ZIP code 72417
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $158,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $65,036.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
5,257
population
43.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72417 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72417
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72417. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brookland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72401 Jonesboro (6.2 mi)
72405 Jonesboro (6.5 mi)
72437 Lake City (8.4 mi)
72447 Monette (10.8 mi)
72411 Bay (12.2 mi)
72450 Paragould (12.9 mi)
72414 Black Oak (13.1 mi)
72416 Bono (14.5 mi)
72404 Jonesboro (15.2 mi)
63829 Cardwell (15.8 mi)
72412 Beech Grove (16.9 mi)
72419 Caraway (16.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,257 |
| Population density | 122 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 43.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9218 |
| Longitude | -90.5352 |
| 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 | 44.6% | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 29.8% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.2% | 16.2% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.2% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
5,257
Population
122
People per sq mi
28.8
Median age
$65,036
Median household income
$29,813
Per capita income
$158,600
Median home value
$901
Median monthly rent
61.9%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
1,393
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
199
Under 5
208
216
5–9
225
174
10–14
182
151
15–19
158
133
20–24
139
645
25–34
673
266
35–44
277
276
45–54
289
185
55–59
193
99
60–64
104
92
65–74
97
124
75–84
129
11
85+
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,453 | 27.6% |
| 18 and over | 3,804 | 72.4% |
| 65 and over | 465 | 8.8% |
| Median age | 28.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.5%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Black or African American
1.4%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,956 | 91.5% |
| Two or more races | 185 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 162 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.6% | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 29.8% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.2% | 16.2% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.2% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
0.5%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
14.0%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
25.5%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
0.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 0.9% |
| Median income | $65,036 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
29.0%
$150k–$200k
20.9%
$200k–$300k
16.6%
$300k–$500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,600 |
| Median rent / month | $901 |
| Owner occupied | 61.9% |
| Renter occupied | 38.1% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 61.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.4% |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 31.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.8% |
| 3 or more | 24.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.1% |
| Electricity | 76.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.2% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 990 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 139 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 422 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 446 | 22.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 819 | 41.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 349 | 17.5% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.8% | 22.3% |
| Married | 47.1% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
43.4%
Some college, no degree
14.7%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
11.5%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 148 | 10.2% |
| Kindergarten | 102 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 517 | 35.8% |
| High school | 287 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 391 | 27.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.0%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Construction
10.5%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
9.2%
Professional & management
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Retail trade
4.6%
Public administration
4.6%
Other services
4.0%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 10.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.2% |
| Production & transportation | 18.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.1% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 9.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.3% |
| Carpool | 12.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 1.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
14.5%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
12.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.4% |
| Retirement income | 16.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 129 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 43.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.8% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| No insurance | 12.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,850 | 92.3% |
| Spanish | 17 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 17 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,222 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 5,202 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 3,999 | 76.1% |
| Foreign born | 20 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 35 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 35 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 577 | 11% |
| Arab | 369 | 7% |
| French | 333 | 6.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 18 | 0.3% |
| English | 11 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.0% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72417
What city is ZIP code 72417 in?
ZIP code 72417 is primarily assigned to Brookland, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72417 in?
ZIP code 72417 falls within Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72417?
The median home value in ZIP code 72417 is $158,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 72417?
ZIP code 72417 has an estimated population of 5,257 residents, with a density of 122 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72417?
The median household income in ZIP code 72417 is $65,036, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72417 in?
ZIP code 72417 observes the CST timezone.