Bradford, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72020
White County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,295
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,231
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bradford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72020 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72020 covers 447.4 square miles in Bradford, White County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,295 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72020 reports a modest median household income of $49,231 (13% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,705. Unemployment is 11.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,300 (35% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $617; owner occupancy is 79.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 72020 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 72020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bradford, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72020.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 72020, Bradford, 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
4,295
Population
447.4
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72020?
45.4
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
0.1%
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?
$49,231
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$25,705
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
38.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72020 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Bradford, 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)
$49,231 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
1,520housing units
1,520
Total Housing Units
1,204
Occupied Units
316
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,300
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$617
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 32 business establishments in ZIP 72020, employing approximately 108 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,505,000.
32
Businesses
108
Employees
$4.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 72020 vs 72165 →
ZIP 72020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72020
Bradford (72020)
4,295 residents
- 72568 1,662
Pleasant Plains (72568)
1,662 residents
- 72564 546
Oil Trough (72564)
546 residents
- 72139 216
Russell (72139)
216 residents
- 72165 111
Thida (72165)
111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72020 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72568
Pleasant Plains (72568)
$67,143 median income
- 72020
Bradford (72020)
$49,231 median income
- 72564
Oil Trough (72564)
$27,107 median income
- 72139 $22,917
Russell (72139)
$22,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72020 ranks #2 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 72020, 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 (4,295 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 72020 in?
ZIP code 72020 (Bradford) 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 72020?
ZIP code 72020 in Bradford, AR has a population of 4,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72020?
The median household income in ZIP 72020 is $49,231, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72020?
The median home value in ZIP 72020 is $95,300, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72020 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72020?
ZIP code 72020 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72020 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72020?
In ZIP code 72020, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 72020?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72020 is 38.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72020?
In ZIP code 72020, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72020 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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