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Brookland, AR
City in Craighead County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72417.
Population
4,377
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
551
ZIP codes
1
Brookland and its ZIP codes
Brookland at a glance
- Brookland is about 9.4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 77th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $57,308 a year, 6% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,200 (10% below Arkansas) and median rent is $1,008 a month.
Local data for Brookland, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookland, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,308
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$169,200
Median rent
$1,008/mo
Homeownership
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
27.3
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (372), Irish Americans (306), Mexican Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craighead County. PPP loans are for Brookland.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,124
55,451 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,720
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$695M
FY 2026, $6,251 per person
How people get to work
Brookland, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.8%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookland, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
763
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
725
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookland, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
6.9%
U.S. 12.1% -5.2 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Brookland
1 in or overlapping Brookland. Population shown
Cities near Brookland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.6 |
| JonesboroCity | 8 mi | 80.2 |
| Lake CityCity | 8.5 mi | 3.2 |
| ParagouldCity | 11 mi | 31.8 |
| WalcottCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| BayCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Black OakTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| MonetteCity | 13 mi | 5.7 |
| BonoCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| TrumannCity | 16 mi | 5.9 |
| Oak Grove HeightsTown | 16 mi | 3 |
| SedgwickTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| CarawayCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| LeachvilleCity | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| Cardwell, MOCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| RivervaleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookland, AR in?
- Brookland is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Brookland, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brookland include 72417.
- What is the population of Brookland, AR?
- About 4,377 people live in Brookland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookland?
- Nearby places include Bowman (7.3 mi), Jonesboro (8 mi), Lake City (8.5 mi), Paragould (11 mi), Walcott (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023