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Monroe County, AR
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Monroe County, Arkansas.
Population
6,589
Land area
607sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Monroe County
Monroe County at a glance
- Monroe County is 82% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,214 a year, 29% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,700 (53% below Arkansas) and median rent is $614 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Brinkley (2,596), Clarendon (1,820) and Holly Grove (495).
Local data for Monroe County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,214
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$88,700
Median rent
$614/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (626), Irish Americans (580), Puerto Ricans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,273
1,737 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,207
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.5M
FY 2026, $13,309 per person
PPP loans
$16M
413 loans, 1,798 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,183
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Monroe County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
365
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
104
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
55.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone34 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Monroe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Monroe County, AR?
- Brinkley is the largest city or town in Monroe County, with about 2,596 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Monroe County?
- Monroe County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72021, 72029, 72069, 72108, 72134.
- What is the population of Monroe County, AR?
- About 6,589 people live in Monroe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Monroe County?
- Monroe County borders St. Francis County, Arkansas County, Phillips County, Lee County, Prairie County, Woodruff County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023