US ZIP Code
72010

Bald Knob, AR

White County  ·  Arkansas

● Active
👥 5,283 Population ↓ 12% since 2019
💰 $48,772 Median HH Income
▼ 36% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019
🎂 41.6 Median Age ↓ 2% since 2019
🏠 $124,100 Median Home Value
▼ 55% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019
🎓 20.1% College Grads
▼ 48% below avg
📊 6.8% Unemployment
▲ 40% above avg ↓ 45% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code72010
CityBald Knob
StateArkansas (AR)
CountyWhite County
Area Code501
Elevation214 ft
Latitude35.312605
Longitude-91.524084
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS05145
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 52.5% (2,771) Female 47.6% (2,512) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 4%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic6.2%
Black0.3%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.50
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma73 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,471 (45.8%)
Some College666 (20.7%)
Associates355 (11.1%)
Bachelors338 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree307 (9.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 45.8%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 9.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad45.8%
Some College20.7%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate9.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–100k
20%
$100k–150k
20%
$150k–200k
12%
$200k–300k
12%
$300k–500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,772 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019
Median Home Value$124,100 ▼ 55% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo ↑ 22% since 2019
Total Units2,487
Vacant Units376
Avg HH Size2.50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–50k
20%
$50k–75k
14%
$75k–100k
17%
$100k–150k
15%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%

Summary

Total Units2,487
Vacant376
Owner Occupied67.8%
Renter Occupied32.2%
Avg HH Size2.50
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 72010 is in Bald Knob, AR, in White County.
ZIP code 72010 is located in Arkansas (AR).
ZIP code 72010 is in White County, AR.
ZIP 72010 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 72010 is 5,283 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 72010 is $48,772 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 72010 is $124,100 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 72010

ZIP code 72010 is located in Bald Knob, Arkansas, within White County. With a population of 5,283, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 72010 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,772 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 72010 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $124,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $729 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.

The population of 72010 is primarily White (88.79%). Residents are less-educated — 20.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.8%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 72010 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.

Overall, ZIP code 72010 in Bald Knob, AR is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,283 residents, a median household income of $48,772, and a median home value of $124,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.