72010

Zip code 72010: Bald Knob, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72010?

72010 is assigned to Bald Knob, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72010 in?

72010 is in White County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72010?

About 5,204 people live in 72010, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72010?

The median household income in 72010 is $48,305.

Q: What zip codes are near 72010?

The closest zip codes to 72010 are 72139, 72178, 72081, 72082, 72006.

Residential delivery areaWhite CountyCentral Time

Population

5,204

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$120K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$799/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

171 sq mi

30 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72010

72010 is a rural zip code in Bald Knob, Arkansas (White County), covering 171 sq mi of land. About 5,204 people live here, or 30 per square mile. The median resident is 42.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,305 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $120,100, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $799 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.1 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing.

How 72010 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters70.1%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%88th of 498 in AR
Unemployment rate9.1%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%86th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy15.4%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%303rd of 545 in AR
Poverty rate18.8%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%209th of 545 in AR
Median age42.6
75th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5268th of 550 in AR
Uninsured rate9.1%
66th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%205th of 548 in AR
Residents 65 and older17.6%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%335th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate71.3%
57th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%372nd of 545 in AR
Residents under 1822.3%
52nd
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%255th of 550 in AR
Veterans5.9%
51st
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%350th of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers9.3%
50th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%309th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.419
36th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479301st of 542 in AR
Healthcare workers8.5%
35th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%287th of 549 in AR
Average commute21.1 min
18th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min384th of 508 in AR
Diversity index25.1
18th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2299th of 550 in AR
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%187th of 549 in AR
Broadband access85.1%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%232nd of 545 in AR
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%220th of 550 in AR
Government workers8.4%
9th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%443rd of 549 in AR
Population5,204
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391133rd of 550 in AR
Median household income$48,305
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773321st of 495 in AR
Per capita income$24,953
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225395th of 550 in AR
Median gross rent$799
7th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947200th of 395 in AR
Median home value$120,100
5th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000290th of 509 in AR
Work from home4.2%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%312th of 549 in AR
Population density30/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi245th of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher10.3%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%421st of 549 in AR
Median earnings per worker$29,397
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934475th of 542 in AR

Measure	72010	White	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	70.1%	49.1%	44.8%	51.1%	97th	88th of 498
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.1%	5.8%	4.9%	5.2%	91st	86th of 549
Housing vacancy	15.4%	12.6%	13.5%	10.1%	87th	303rd of 545
Poverty rateWeakness	18.8%	17.5%	16%	12.5%	82nd	209th of 545
Median age	42.6	38.8	38.5	38.9	75th	268th of 550
Uninsured rate	9.1%	9.8%	9%	8.4%	66th	205th of 548
Residents 65 and older	17.6%	17%	17.6%	17.2%	58th	335th of 550
Homeownership rate	71.3%	69.1%	66.4%	65.2%	57th	372nd of 545
Residents under 18	22.3%	23.2%	23.1%	22%	52nd	255th of 550
Veterans	5.9%	7.4%	7.4%	6.2%	51st	350th of 550
Self-employed workers	9.3%	12.6%	10.4%	10%	50th	309th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)	0.419	0.452	0.479	0.483	36th	301st of 542
Healthcare workers	8.5%	9.7%	10.5%	9.7%	35th	287th of 549
Average commuteStrength	21.1 min	22.4 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	18th	384th of 508
Diversity index	25.1	27.1	51.2	61.4	18th	299th of 550
Tech workers	1.2%	1.6%	2.5%	3.8%	17th	187th of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	85.1%	87.2%	86.7%	91%	12th	232nd of 545
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	2.1%	5.4%	14.1%	10th	220th of 550
Government workers	8.4%	13%	15.2%	14.5%	9th	443rd of 549
Population	5,204	77,838	3,049,391	334,922,499	8th	133rd of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,305	$55,249	$60,773	$80,734	8th	321st of 495
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,953	$28,808	$34,225	$44,673	8th	395th of 550
Median gross rent	$799	$850	$947	$1,413	7th	200th of 395
Median home value	$120,100	$163,600	$188,000	$332,700	5th	290th of 509
Work from home	4.2%	4.8%	8.8%	15.1%	5th	312th of 549
Population density	30/sq mi	75/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	245th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.3%	20.4%	25.7%	35.7%	3rd	421st of 549
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,397	$37,076	$41,934	$49,666	2nd	475th of 542

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

13%

45–54

17%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.6

Under 18

22.3%

65 and over

17.6%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black0.8%
Hispanic7%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

25.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,146
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 73.2%
Married couples: 45.5%
Living alone: 23.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.9%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72010

$48,305

White Co.

$55,249

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,953

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.419

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72010

$120,100

White Co.

$163,600

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72010

$799

White Co.

$850

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.6%

20+ units

0.7%

Mobile home

31%

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 2,537
Owner-occupied: 71.3%
Vacant: 15.4%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 70.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.8%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.7%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

31%

20–29

32%

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

16%

Construction and repair

12%

Production

11%

Food service

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Healthcare

Office and admin

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.0%

Industries

Retail

23%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Manufacturing

15%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Construction

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$29,397

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72010	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,333	$74,888
Service	$20,724	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,464	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,417	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,551	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

51%

Some college

13%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
Households with broadband: 85.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 42.6%
No internet access: 12.3%
Without health insurance: 9.1%
Limited-English households: 0.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Bald Knob
State: Arkansas
County: White County
Center point: 35.3126° N, 91.5241° W
Land area: 171 sq mi
Water area: 3.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Bald Knob3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 72010

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72139	Russell, AR	3.5 mi	218	$22,917	$75,000
72178	West Point, AR	9 mi	44	—	$72,100
72081	Judsonia, AR	9.5 mi	7,436	$45,620	$151,700
72082	Kensett, AR	9.7 mi	1,956	$31,638	$91,000
72006	Augusta, AR	10 mi	2,004	$51,775	$126,800
72020	Bradford, AR	12 mi	3,100	$49,231	$95,300
72145	Searcy, AR · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
72149	Searcy, AR · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
72143	Searcy, AR	13 mi	35,000	$58,344	$181,300
72059	Gregory, AR	15 mi	0	—	—
72068	Higginson, AR	16 mi	838	$69,375	$104,500
72060	Griffithville, AR	17 mi	539	$26,875	$72,500

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Questions about 72010

What city is zip code 72010?

72010 is assigned to Bald Knob, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72010 in?

72010 is in White County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72010?

About 5,204 people live in 72010, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72010 in?

72010 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72010?

The median household income in 72010 is $48,305.

What zip codes are near 72010?

The closest zip codes to 72010 are 72139, 72178, 72081, 72082, 72006.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72010, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.