City

Bald Knob, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  White County  ·  Arkansas

👥5,283Population
💰$48,772Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$124,100Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.6% ♀

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
Avg HH 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
Median Home Value$124,100 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo
Total Housing Units2,487
Vacant Units376

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%
About Bald Knob, AR

Bald Knob is a city in Arkansas, located in White County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,283 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Bald Knob is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,772 is below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bald Knob is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $729 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bald Knob is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.79%).

Bald Knob, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Bald Knob
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72010 5,283 $48,772 $124,100 $729 6.8% 20.1% 67.8%