Bald Knob, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72010
White County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,577
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,305
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bald Knob pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72010 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72010 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bald Knob, White County, Arkansas, home to 6,577 residents across 351.7 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72010 reports a modest median household income of $48,305 (15% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,953. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,100 (18% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $799; owner occupancy is 71.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 72010 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 72010
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bald Knob, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72010.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72010, Bald Knob, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,577
Population
351.7
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72010?
42.6
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$48,305
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$24,953
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72010 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Bald Knob, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,305 35th percentile higher than 35% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,537housing units
2,537
Total Housing Units
2,146
Occupied Units
391
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,100
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$799
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 72010, employing approximately 597 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,706,000.
85
Businesses
597
Employees
$18.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 23.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 10 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72010 vs 72139 →
ZIP 72010 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72081
Judsonia (72081)
7,798 residents
- 72010
Bald Knob (72010)
6,577 residents
- 72082 1,935
Kensett (72082)
1,935 residents
- 72139 216
Russell (72139)
216 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72010 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72010 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72010
Bald Knob (72010)
$48,305 median income
- 72081
Judsonia (72081)
$45,620 median income
- 72082
Kensett (72082)
$31,638 median income
- 72139
Russell (72139)
$22,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72010 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72010, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,577 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72010 in?
ZIP code 72010 (Bald Knob) is located in White County, Arkansas. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72010?
ZIP code 72010 in Bald Knob, AR has a population of 6,577 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72010?
The median household income in ZIP 72010 is $48,305, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72010?
The median home value in ZIP 72010 is $120,100, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72010?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72010 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72010?
ZIP code 72010 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 597 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72010?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72010 are: Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72010?
In ZIP code 72010, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72010?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72010 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72010?
In ZIP code 72010, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72010?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72010 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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