ZIP code 72021
Where is ZIP code 72021?
Brinkley, Arkansas
Monroe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72021 belongs to Brinkley, Arkansas in Monroe County. 72021 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 501 and 870. About 3,491 people live in the 72021 area, where the median household income is $41,310. The closest ZIP codes are 72392 (Wheatley, 5.4 mi northeast), 72340 (Goodwin, 9.9 mi northeast) and 72036 (Cotton Plant, 9.9 mi north).
| ZIP code | 72021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Brinkley |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 501, 870 |
| Coordinates | 34.8781, -91.1886 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 720 |
Population and income in 72021
| Population | 3,491 · higher than 71% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 18 · lower than 61% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.1 years · higher than 65% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $41,310 · lower than 79% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,636 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $94,200 · lower than 78% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $613 a month |
| Housing units | 1,951 |
| Households | 1,508 (2.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 59% / 41% |
| Land area | 194.23 sq mi (plus 2.97 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72021. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72021
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72392 | Wheatley, AR | 5.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 72340 | Goodwin, AR | 9.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72036 | Cotton Plant, AR | 9.9 mi N | Standard |
| 72108 | Monroe, AR | 11 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72368 | Moro, AR | 11.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 72017 | Biscoe, AR | 11.7 mi W | Standard |
| 72074 | Hunter, AR | 12.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 72029 | Clarendon, AR | 15.5 mi S | Standard |
| 72372 | Palestine, AR | 17.2 mi E | Standard |
| 72069 | Holly Grove, AR | 19.3 mi S | Standard |
| 72040 | Des Arc, AR | 19.5 mi W | Standard |
| 72041 | De Valls Bluff, AR | 19.8 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72021 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72021
123 MAIN ST
BRINKLEY AR 72021
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72021-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72021?
- 72021 is a Brinkley, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72021 in?
- ZIP code 72021 is in Monroe County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72021 in?
- 72021 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72021?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72021 use area codes 501 and 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72021?
- About 3,491 people live in ZIP code 72021, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72021?
- The median household income in 72021 is $41,310 a year, lower than 79% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72021?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72021 are 72392 (Wheatley, 5.4 miles), 72340 (Goodwin, 9.9 miles), 72036 (Cotton Plant, 9.9 miles) and 72108 (Monroe, 11 miles).