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Bryant, AR
City in Saline County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72002, 72022.
Population
21,504
Land area
20.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,048
ZIP codes
2
Bryant and its ZIP codes
Bryant at a glance
- Bryant is about 18 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $83,024, 37% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,200 (19% above Arkansas) and median rent is $993 a month.
Local data for Bryant, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bryant, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,024
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$223,200
Median rent
$993/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
37.7%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,105), German Americans (1,808), Mexican Americans (1,141).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Bryant.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,565
28,549 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,086
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$867M
FY 2026, $7,021 per person
PPP loans
$35M
567 loans, 4,621 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bryant, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bryant, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
237
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 31°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bryant, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Bryant
2 in or overlapping Bryant. Population shown
Cities near Bryant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlexanderCity | 2.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Shannon HillsCity | 3.2 mi | 2.6 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.1 |
| BentonCity | 4.5 mi | 23.1 |
| BauxiteTown | 4.7 mi | 3.4 |
| SardisCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.8 |
| AvillaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 6.3 |
| LandmarkCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 9.8 |
| East EndCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 20.1 |
| HaskellCity | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| Little RockCity | 13 mi | 121.2 |
| TullTown | 13 mi | 4 |
| Sweet HomeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| Cammack VillageCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| TraskwoodCity | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| WrightsvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bryant, AR in?
- Bryant is in Saline County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Bryant, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bryant include 72002, 72022.
- What is the population of Bryant, AR?
- About 21,504 people live in Bryant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bryant?
- Nearby places include Alexander (2.9 mi), Shannon Hills (3.2 mi), Salem (4.1 mi), Benton (4.5 mi), Bauxite (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023