City

Brinkley, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Arkansas

👥3,583Population
💰$39,110Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$83,800Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊14.4%Unemployment▲ 193% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.2%Hispanic: 4%Black: 43.2%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White50.2%
Hispanic4.0%
Black43.2%
Asian1.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty25.8% ▲ 158% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment14.4% ▲ 193% above avg
No HS Diploma150 (6.5%)
HS Graduate956 (41.7%)
Some College406 (17.7%)
Associates346 (15.1%)
Bachelors91 (4%)
Graduate Degree342 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 6.5%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS6.5%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College17.7%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.6%Renter: 35.4%Tenure
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,110 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$83,800 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$590/mo
Total Housing Units1,968
Vacant Units416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
52%
About Brinkley, AR

Brinkley is a city in Arkansas, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,583 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Brinkley is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,110 is below the national average. Approximately 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Brinkley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $590 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brinkley is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (50.21%).

Brinkley, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Brinkley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72021 3,583 $39,110 $83,800 $590 14.4% 18.9% 64.6%