72020 ZIP Code — Bradford, AR

White County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72020 is located in Bradford, Arkansas, within White County. It covers approximately 158.11 square miles and serves a population of 3,256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72020

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,036. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 72020 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,256

population

158.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bradford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72165 Thida (6 mi) 72564 Oil Trough (7.7 mi) 72568 Pleasant Plains (10.6 mi) 72010 Bald Knob (11 mi) 72571 Rosie (11 mi) 72081 Judsonia (12 mi) 72534 Floral (16 mi) 72112 Newport (16.8 mi) 72121 Pangburn (17.1 mi) 72006 Augusta (17.8 mi) 72562 Newark (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,256
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	158.11 sq mi
Water area	1.44 sq mi
Latitude	35.4824
Longitude	-91.4884
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	65.9%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,256

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$43,036

Median household income

$23,833

Per capita income

$91,600

Median home value

$599

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

1,293

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

137

5–9

111

125

10–14

101

166

15–19

134

20–24

111

25–34

198

35–44

160

200

45–54

162

141

55–59

115

193

60–64

156

177

65–74

144

167

75–84

135

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	729	22.4%
18 and over	2,527	77.6%
65 and over	708	21.7%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Two or more races 10%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,876	85%
Two or more races	339	10%
Hispanic or Latino	127	3.8%
Other race	23	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Black or African American	7	0.2%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.9%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 21.0%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	21.0%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$43,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.2%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,600
Median rent / month	$599
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	24.0%
Single-family detached	59.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	34.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.8%
Electricity	56.2%
Propane / LP gas	22.9%
Wood	8.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	536	45.8%
Cohabiting couple	94	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	179	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	361	30.9%
Households with children under 18	331	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	481	41.1%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	16.8%
Married	45.2%	46.8%
Separated	0.6%	4.0%
Widowed	1.7%	22.0%
Divorced	28.1%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 52.8%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	6.1%
Kindergarten	52	7.2%
Elementary school	347	48.2%
High school	192	26.7%
College / grad school	85	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.2%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Retail trade 13.4%

Public administration 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Professional & management 3.2%

Other services 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.5%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.1%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	12.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	48.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	234	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.2%
Under 18	13.7%
18–64 years	23.0%
65 and over	65.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.8%
Public insurance	62.3%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,153	96.8%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,253	99.9%
Born in same state	3,231	99.2%
Born in different state	2,453	75.3%
Foreign born	22	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	509	15.6%
French	292	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	275	8.4%
English	82	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72020

What city is ZIP code 72020 in?

ZIP code 72020 is primarily assigned to Bradford, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72020 in?

ZIP code 72020 falls within Jackson County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72020 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 72020 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72020?

10% 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 72020?

15% of residents in ZIP code 72020 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72020?

The median home value in ZIP code 72020 is $91,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 72020 in?

ZIP code 72020 observes the CST timezone.