72010 ZIP Code — Bald Knob, AR

White County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72010 is located in Bald Knob, Arkansas, within White County. It covers approximately 171.25 square miles and serves a population of 5,599 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72010

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $51,645. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72010 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,599

population

171.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72010 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72010

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72010. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bald Knob	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72081 Judsonia (7.9 mi) 72006 Augusta (10 mi) 72020 Bradford (11 mi) 72082 Kensett (11.1 mi) 72143 Searcy (12.6 mi) 72149 Searcy (13.5 mi) 72068 Higginson (15.9 mi) 72165 Thida (16.9 mi) 72060 Griffithville (17.8 mi) 72121 Pangburn (18 mi) 72564 Oil Trough (18.7 mi) 72568 Pleasant Plains (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,599
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	171.25 sq mi
Water area	3.22 sq mi
Latitude	35.3233
Longitude	-91.5058
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,599

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$51,645

Median household income

$27,258

Per capita income

$123,200

Median home value

$809

Median monthly rent

67.0%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

1,920

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

188

Under 5

164

149

5–9

130

245

10–14

214

230

15–19

201

166

20–24

146

375

25–34

328

308

35–44

270

442

45–54

387

201

55–59

175

225

60–64

196

260

65–74

227

193

75–84

168

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,299	23.2%
18 and over	4,300	76.8%
65 and over	859	15.3%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 1.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,268	91.1%
Two or more races	192	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	184	3.2%
Other race	107	1.9%
Black or African American	21	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$51,645

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,200
Median rent / month	$809
Owner occupied	67.0%
Renter occupied	33.0%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	27.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.7%
Electricity	59.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	893	40.4%
Cohabiting couple	93	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	525	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	698	31.6%
Households with children under 18	696	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	696	31.5%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	20.6%
Married	45.6%	42.0%
Separated	2.8%	8.5%
Widowed	4.9%	8.0%
Divorced	21.1%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 49.8%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	4.9%
Kindergarten	63	5.6%
Elementary school	641	57.2%
High school	250	22.3%
College / grad school	111	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Retail trade 19.3%

Construction 17.0%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Other services 4.2%

Professional & management 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Public administration 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 34.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	364	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	51.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.1%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,247	93.7%
Spanish	113	2.2%
Other Indo-European	112	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,500	98.2%
Born in same state	5,482	97.9%
Born in different state	3,828	68.4%
Foreign born	18	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	99	1.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	606	10.8%
Italian	434	7.8%
French	299	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	59	1.1%
Irish	53	0.9%
Dutch	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	89.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72010

What city is ZIP code 72010 in?

ZIP code 72010 is primarily assigned to Bald Knob, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72010 in?

ZIP code 72010 falls within White County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72010?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72010?

20% of residents in ZIP code 72010 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72010 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 72010 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72010?

The median home value in ZIP code 72010 is $123,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 72010 in?

ZIP code 72010 observes the CST timezone.