ZIP Code 72042
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 4,956
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 — 72042
- What is the median household income in 72042?
- The median household income in 72042 is $61,338 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 72042?
- The poverty rate in 72042 is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 72042?
- $120,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 72042?
- The median gross rent in 72042 is $719 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 72042 residents have a college degree?
- 14.7% of adults in 72042 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,956
Median Income
$61,338
Median Home Value
$120,100
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$22,148 (+56.5%)
Home Value:
+$42,200 (+54.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-8.1 pp (-57%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.4 pp (-2.6%)
Unemployment:
+1.4 pp (+30.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,956
Median Age
45.0
Female
50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 79.2%
Black 14.4%
Two or More 1.3%
Other 0.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.8%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$61,338
±$7,484
Per Capita Income
$83,667
Median Family Income
$73,891
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Child Poverty Rate
12.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.7%
$10–15k
3.0%
$15–25k
9.5%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
11.4%
$50–75k
28.1%
$75–100k
10.3%
$100–150k
17.3%
$150–200k
4.1%
$200k+
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,385
Owner-Occupied
72.9%
Renter-Occupied
27.1%
Vacancy Rate
17.5%
Median Home Value
$120,100
Median Gross Rent
$719
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.4%
$50–100k
20.7%
$100–200k
22.6%
$200–300k
20.9%
$300–500k
4.3%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
22.8%
$500–1k
66.1%
$1–1.5k
6.0%
$1.5–2k
5.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.5%
1 vehicle
28.3%
2 vehicles
38.4%
3+
27.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
2–4 units
1.2%
5–19 units
0.3%
20+ units
1.9%
Mobile home
17.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.4%
1940–1969
2.9%
1970–1999
28.0%
2000–2009
9.9%
2010+
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
14.7%
Graduate Degree
7.1%
Some College / Associate
15.7%
Less Than High School
5.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Work from Home
2.7%
Self-Employed
4.9%
Government Workers
23.6%
Private For-Profit
71.0%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.9%
Edu/Health
21.3%
Agriculture
11.5%
Construction
9.2%
Retail
8.8%
Transportation
5.3%
Prof. Services
4.6%
Public Admin
3.2%
Wholesale
3.1%
Arts/Entmt.
2.3%
Finance
1.0%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Management
36.1%
Production
22.8%
Construction
18.0%
Food Prep
11.7%
Sales
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.7 min
Drove Alone
87.2%
Carpool
9.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.7%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,967
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.6%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
7.0%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
7.5%
25–34
8.5%
35–44
11.3%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
8.9%
65–74
10.0%
75–84
13.0%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 20.1%
Working age (18–64): 79.9%
65 and over: 20.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.8%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.2%
With a Disability
21.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.9%
Uninsured
9.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.5%
Has a Computer
88.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
79.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023