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ZIP Code 47872

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 8,641

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 47872

What is the median household income in 47872?
The median household income in 47872 is $66,508 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 47872?
The poverty rate in 47872 is 19.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 47872?
$149,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 47872?
The median gross rent in 47872 is $684 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 47872 residents have a college degree?
15.0% of adults in 47872 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,641
Median Income
$66,508
Median Home Value
$149,700
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.7%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,670 (+30.8%) Home Value: +$50,800 (+51.4%) Poverty Rate: +3.3 pp (+20.8%) Bachelor's+: +5.0 pp (+50%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-3.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 8,641
Median Age 40.0
Female 55.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.6% White (non-Hisp.) 92.7% Black 3.2% Two or More 2.9% Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $66,508 ±$3,686
Per Capita Income $87,164
Median Family Income $70,694
Poverty Rate 19.2%
Child Poverty Rate 29.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.5%
$10–15k
8.5%
$15–25k
9.0%
$25–35k
9.0%
$35–50k
8.3%
$50–75k
22.3%
$75–100k
17.1%
$100–150k
12.8%
$150–200k
6.7%
$200k+
3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,695
Owner-Occupied 80.2%
Renter-Occupied 19.8%
Vacancy Rate 23.1%
Median Home Value $149,700
Median Gross Rent $684
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.5%
$50–100k
18.8%
$100–200k
16.8%
$200–300k
18.4%
$300–500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
9.0%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
31.3%
$500–1k
46.0%
$1–1.5k
22.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.1%
1 vehicle
28.1%
2 vehicles
38.8%
3+
20.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.7%
Single-fam. att.
4.6%
2–4 units
0.4%
5–19 units
1.2%
20+ units
3.3%
Mobile home
13.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.3%
1940–1969
4.6%
1970–1999
13.8%
2000–2009
11.0%
2010+
11.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 79.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.0%
Graduate Degree 6.9%
Some College / Associate 17.3%
Less Than High School 10.4%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 45.9%
Unemployment Rate 5.7%
Work from Home 13.8%
Self-Employed 11.8%
Government Workers 19.8%
Private For-Profit 68.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.8%
Manufacturing
23.0%
Retail
10.5%
Agriculture
8.0%
Construction
7.3%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Public Admin
5.0%
Prof. Services
3.2%
Wholesale
2.4%
Transportation
2.2%
Information
1.5%
Finance
0.3%
Occupation
Management
28.9%
Production
23.2%
Food Prep
19.1%
Construction
16.9%
Sales
12.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 29.8 min
Drove Alone 65.7%
Carpool 15.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 13.8%
Walked 4.8%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 2,840
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 53.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.1%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.9%
5–9
7.2%
10–14
4.0%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
13.3%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
11.2%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
10.5%
85+
7.8%
Under 18: 21.2% Working age (18–64): 78.8% 65 and over: 19.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.5%
Naturalized Citizen 55.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
55.8%
Latin America
44.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%
With a Disability 15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 82.4%
Uninsured 17.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 71.9%
Has a Computer 81.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023