72069 ZIP Code — Holly Grove, AR

Monroe County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72069 is located in Holly Grove, Arkansas, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 273.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,074 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72069

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $60,863. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72069 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.

1,074

population

273.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holly Grove	Acceptable
Holly Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72029 Clarendon (1.7 mi) 72026 Casscoe (9 mi) 72038 Crocketts Bluff (10.3 mi) 72366 Marvell (12 mi) 72134 Roe (12.2 mi) 72374 Poplar Grove (17.1 mi) 72140 Saint Charles (18.1 mi) 72368 Moro (18.4 mi) 72003 Almyra (18.7 mi) 72021 Brinkley (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,074
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	273.05 sq mi
Water area	6.34 sq mi
Latitude	34.5749
Longitude	-91.1588
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	43.1%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	26.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	11.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,074

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$60,863

Median household income

$34,467

Per capita income

$86,400

Median home value

$462

Median monthly rent

66.9%

Home ownership

29.4%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

658

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	254	23.6%
18 and over	820	76.4%
65 and over	213	19.8%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 68.3%

White 28.7%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	739	68.3%
White	310	28.7%
Two or more races	25	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	26.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	11.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 12.7%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 1.5%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	1.5%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$60,863

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 56.9%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,400
Median rent / month	$462
Owner occupied	66.9%
Renter occupied	33.1%
Vacant	42.7%
Single-family detached	72.0%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.6%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	16.6%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.0%
Electricity	45.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	185	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	19	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	130	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	131	28.2%
Households with children under 18	118	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	185	39.8%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	34.7%
Married	45.2%	45.0%
Separated	0.9%	2.6%
Widowed	1.9%	9.1%
Divorced	15.4%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	78	27.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	123	43.3%
High school	57	20.1%
College / grad school	26	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.7%

Agriculture & mining 18.5%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Retail trade 14.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Other services 6.5%

Construction 5.9%

Public administration 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.6%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	17.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 29.4%

Under 18 years 75.2%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 78.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	13.1%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	50.3%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	36.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.6%
Public insurance	57.4%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,006	93.7%
Spanish	5	0.5%
Other Indo-European	5	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,074	100.0%
Born in same state	1,074	100.0%
Born in different state	981	91.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	67	6.2%
French	44	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	0.8%
English	8	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	69.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72069

What city is ZIP code 72069 in?

ZIP code 72069 is primarily assigned to Holly Grove, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72069 in?

ZIP code 72069 falls within Monroe County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72069?

29% of residents in ZIP code 72069 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72069?

14% 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 72069 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 72069 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72069?

The median home value in ZIP code 72069 is $86,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 72069 in?

ZIP code 72069 observes the CST timezone.