City

Brookland, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Craighead County  ·  Arkansas

👥5,655Population
💰$63,633Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂30.6Median Age
🏠$168,800Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.8%
Asian0.3%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
34%
45–64
23%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma42 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,325 (39%)
Some College679 (20%)
Associates323 (9.5%)
Bachelors344 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree685 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 20%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College20.0%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66%Renter: 34%Tenure
Owner66.0%
Renter34.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,633 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$168,800 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$989/mo
Total Housing Units2,391
Vacant Units216

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
64%
About Brookland, AR

Brookland is a city in Arkansas, located in Craighead County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,655 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.6 years.

Economically, Brookland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,633 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Brookland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $989 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brookland is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brookland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72417 5,655 $63,633 $168,800 $989 4.8% 30.3% 66.0%