Holly Grove, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72069

Monroe County, Arkansas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,369
2/sq mi
$40,000
Median income
$76,900
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Holly Grove pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72069 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72069 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 595.2 square miles in Holly Grove, Monroe County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,369 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72069 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72069 sits at $40,000 (29% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,865. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $76,900 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $513 per month, and 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72069 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 72069 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72069, Holly Grove, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,369

Population

595.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72069?

53.4

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 39.6%
African American 58.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$40,000

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$28,865

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72069 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$40,000 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

684

Total Housing Units

390

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$76,900

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$513

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 72069, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,592,000.

12

Businesses

51

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 72069 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72069 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72383 Turner, AR 53 6.0 mi
72038 Crocketts Bluff, AR 74 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72069 in?
ZIP code 72069 (Holly Grove) is located in Monroe County, Arkansas. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72069?
ZIP code 72069 in Holly Grove, AR has a population of 1,369 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72069?
The median household income in ZIP 72069 is $40,000, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72069?
The median home value in ZIP 72069 is $76,900, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72069?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72069 is African American at 58.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72069?
ZIP code 72069 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72069?
In ZIP code 72069, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72069?
In ZIP code 72069, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72069?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72069 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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