72020

Zip code 72020: Bradford, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72020?

72020 is assigned to Bradford, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72020 in?

72020 is mostly in Jackson County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 72020?

About 3,100 people live in 72020, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72020?

The median household income in 72020 is $49,231.

Q: What zip codes are near 72020?

The closest zip codes to 72020 are 72165, 72139, 72564, 72568, 72010.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyCentral Time

Population

3,100

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$95K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$617/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

158 sq mi

20 people/sq mi

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

About 72020

72020 is a rural zip code in Bradford, Arkansas (Jackson County), covering 158 sq mi of land. About 3,100 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 45.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $49,231 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $95,300, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $617 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 38.5 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 72020 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute38.5 min
96th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min34th of 508 in AR
Unemployment rate11.4%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%56th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy20.8%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%197th of 545 in AR
Median age45.4
87th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5217th of 550 in AR
Uninsured rate11.9%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%113th of 548 in AR
Homeownership rate79.6%
78th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%232nd of 545 in AR
Poverty rate16.8%
76th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%256th of 545 in AR
Rent-burdened renters57.8%
76th
U.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%138th of 498 in AR
Government workers16.8%
71st
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%228th of 549 in AR
Residents 65 and older19.1%
68th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%288th of 550 in AR
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%286th of 550 in AR
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%239th of 549 in AR
Residents under 1822.2%
51st
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%262nd of 550 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.429
44th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479274th of 542 in AR
Tech workers2.4%
41st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%105th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers7.8%
29th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%364th of 549 in AR
Median earnings per worker$39,654
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934263rd of 542 in AR
Diversity index18.5
11th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2363rd of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher15.4%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%286th of 549 in AR
Per capita income$25,705
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225366th of 550 in AR
Median household income$49,231
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773305th of 495 in AR
Population3,100
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391186th of 550 in AR
Work from home3.9%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%324th of 549 in AR
Broadband access78.1%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%376th of 545 in AR
Population density20/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi325th of 550 in AR
Median home value$95,300
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000401st of 509 in AR
Median gross rent$617
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947335th of 395 in AR
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%375th of 550 in AR

Measure	72020	Jackson	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Average commuteWeakness	38.5 min	20.2 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	96th	34th of 508
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.4%	9.8%	4.9%	5.2%	96th	56th of 549
Housing vacancy	20.8%	14.4%	13.5%	10.1%	94th	197th of 545
Median age	45.4	40.2	38.5	38.9	87th	217th of 550
Uninsured rateWeakness	11.9%	9.7%	9%	8.4%	80th	113th of 548
Homeownership rate	79.6%	65.5%	66.4%	65.2%	78th	232nd of 545
Poverty rate	16.8%	21.7%	16%	12.5%	76th	256th of 545
Rent-burdened renters	57.8%	47.2%	44.8%	51.1%	76th	138th of 498
Government workers	16.8%	16.7%	15.2%	14.5%	71st	228th of 549
Residents 65 and older	19.1%	17.9%	17.6%	17.2%	68th	288th of 550
Veterans	6.8%	6%	7.4%	6.2%	63rd	286th of 550
Healthcare workers	9.7%	9.8%	10.5%	9.7%	53rd	239th of 549
Residents under 18	22.2%	20%	23.1%	22%	51st	262nd of 550
Income inequality (Gini)	0.429	0.497	0.479	0.483	44th	274th of 542
Tech workers	2.4%	0.9%	2.5%	3.8%	41st	105th of 549
Self-employed workers	7.8%	11.6%	10.4%	10%	29th	364th of 549
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,654	$38,616	$41,934	$49,666	20th	263rd of 542
Diversity index	18.5	40.8	51.2	61.4	11th	363rd of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.4%	14.7%	25.7%	35.7%	10th	286th of 549
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,705	$24,769	$34,225	$44,673	9th	366th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,231	$44,218	$60,773	$80,734	8th	305th of 495
Population	3,100	16,712	3,049,391	334,922,499	5th	186th of 550
Work from home	3.9%	2.5%	8.8%	15.1%	4th	324th of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	78.1%	82.5%	86.7%	91%	3rd	376th of 545
Population density	20/sq mi	26/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	325th of 550
Median home value	$95,300	$98,300	$188,000	$332,700	2nd	401st of 509
Median gross rent	$617	$668	$947	$1,413	1st	335th of 395
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	1.2%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	375th of 550

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

20%

5–17

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

20%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.4

Under 18

22.2%

65 and over

19.1%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black0.3%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

18.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 1,204
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 72.1%
Married couples: 45.9%
Living alone: 24.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72020

$49,231

Jackson Co.

$44,218

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,705

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.429

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72020

$95,300

Jackson Co.

$98,300

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72020

$617

Jackson Co.

$668

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

0.7%

Mobile home

31%

Boat, RV, van

0.7%

Housing units: 1,520
Owner-occupied: 79.6%
Vacant: 20.8%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

92%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

20–29

18%

30–44

43%

45–59

60+

14%

Average commute

38.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

18%

Construction and repair

15%

Transportation and moving

12%

Healthcare

10%

Office and admin

Management

Education

Sales

Engineering and science

Food service

Police and fire

Computer and math

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Legal and social services

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Industries

Manufacturing

22%

Construction

14%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Public administration

11%

Retail

Education

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

0.8%

Information

0.3%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,654

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72020	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,118	$74,888
Service	$14,091	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,880	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,969	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,357	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

48%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
Households with broadband: 78.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 37.7%
No internet access: 19%
Without health insurance: 11.9%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Bradford
State: Arkansas
County: Jackson County
Center point: 35.4725° N, 91.4692° W
Land area: 158 sq mi
Water area: 1.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72020 spans 3 counties

Jackson County50% of land
White County32% of land
Independence County18% of land

Zip codes near 72020

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72165	Thida, AR	7.2 mi	40	—	—
72139	Russell, AR	8 mi	218	$22,917	$75,000
72564	Oil Trough, AR	9.4 mi	455	$27,107	$100,900
72568	Pleasant Plains, AR	11 mi	2,110	$67,143	$103,100
72010	Bald Knob, AR	12 mi	5,204	$48,305	$120,100
72571	Rosie, AR	13 mi	427	$198,636	$414,300
72081	Judsonia, AR	13 mi	7,436	$45,620	$151,700
72169	Tupelo, AR	15 mi	93	$153,036	$82,900
72075	Jacksonport, AR	15 mi	10	—	—
72112	Newport, AR	15 mi	11,161	$41,843	$125,100
72553	Magness, AR	16 mi	112	$36,944	$142,000
72043	Diaz, AR · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 72020

What city is zip code 72020?

72020 is assigned to Bradford, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72020 in?

72020 is mostly in Jackson County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 72020?

About 3,100 people live in 72020, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72020 in?

72020 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72020?

The median household income in 72020 is $49,231.

What zip codes are near 72020?

The closest zip codes to 72020 are 72165, 72139, 72564, 72568, 72010.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72020, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.