ZIP Code 72010
standardSource:
Bald Knob · White County · Arkansas
- Population
- 6,577
- Median income
- $48,305
- Median home value
- $120,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 10.3%
- Land area
- 351.7 sq mi
19/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 57% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.6
Chicago
ZIP code 72010 in Bald Knob, Arkansas has a population of 6,577. The median household income is $48,305, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $120,100, 57% below the US average. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72010 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 351.7 square miles in Bald Knob, White County, Arkansas. The area is home to 6,577 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 72010 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72010 sits at $48,305 (15% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $24,953. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $120,100 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $799 per month, and 71.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72010 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing White County, so you can benchmark 72010 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72010
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$24,953
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Official Data Resources for Bald Knob, AR
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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