72417 Zip Code Profile

72417 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Brookland, Arkansas. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $96,600 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Jonesboro metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $47,764/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 72417 is $37,784.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 72417 earn an average of $30,192/year. Women earn only $18,763/year.

1,259 people in 72417 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 72417? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 20.0 minutes.

The median age here is 36. There are 1,796 men and 1,772 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 37.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,214 people (out of the 3,568 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,352 homes, and 49 businesses every day. 16 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

72417 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tehran, Iran!) and -91 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 264 feet above sea levell.

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• ASU Regional Farmers Market
• Jonesboro Farmers Market

• McPherson Neighborhood Watch
• Paragould Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,568
• White Population: 3,512
• Black Population: 25
• Hispanic Population: 71
• Asian Population: 9
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 41
• Male Population: 1,796
• Female Population: 1,772
• Median Age: 36
• Median Age of Males: 35
• Median Age of Females: 37

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Arkansas
• CSA Name: Jonesboro-Paragould, AR
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Jonesboro AR
• County: Craighead
• City: Brookland
• Longitude: -90.6
• Latitude: 35.9
• Elevation: 264 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 870

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,216
• Drive alone: 1,041
• Carpool: 154
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 16


• Average commute time: 20.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 40
•    5 - 9: 71
•    10 - 14: 170
•    15 - 19: 325
•    20 - 24: 318
•    25 - 29: 58
•    30 - 34: 161
•    35 - 39: 20
•    40 - 44: 4
•    45 - 59: 25
•    60 - 89: 9
•    90 plus: 15

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $96,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $52,200
• Businesses: 42
• Employees: 151
• Annual Payroll: $4,247,000
• Average Family Income: $47,764
• Median Family Income: $35,000
• Average Income for Men: $30,192
• Average Income for Women: $18,763

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 17151.0
• Sr Senator: John Boozman (R)
• Jr Senator: Mark L. Pryor (D)
• US House Representative: Eric A. ?Rick? Crawford (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 031
• State FIPS Code: 05

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View all schools in Brookland

Primary Schools

Brookland Elementary School

220 N. Oak St.

Brookland, AR 72417

(870) 932-2080

High Schools

Brookland High School

100 W. School St.

Brookland, AR 72417

(870) 932-2080

Other Schools

Brookland Intermediate School

100 W. School St.

Brookland, AR 72417

(870) 932-2080