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ZIP Code 72116

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 21,090

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 — 72116

What is the median household income in 72116?
The median household income in 72116 is $75,490 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72116?
The poverty rate in 72116 is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72116?
$218,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72116?
The median gross rent in 72116 is $1,058 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72116 residents have a college degree?
42.4% of adults in 72116 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
21,090
Median Income
$75,490
Median Home Value
$218,700
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.8%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,274 (+19.4%) Home Value: +$41,100 (+23.1%) Poverty Rate: -2.2 pp (-27.2%) Bachelor's+: -0.5 pp (-1.2%) Unemployment: -0.3 pp (-7.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 21,090
Median Age 42.0
Female 53.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.1% White (non-Hisp.) 74.3% Black 16.2% Asian 1.2% Two or More 5.5% Other 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Chinese
0.1%
Korean
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $75,490 ±$7,212
Per Capita Income $88,879
Median Family Income $101,124
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Child Poverty Rate 10.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
1.9%
$15–25k
7.8%
$25–35k
4.9%
$35–50k
9.1%
$50–75k
21.1%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
21.2%
$150–200k
8.3%
$200k+
6.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,556
Owner-Occupied 64.5%
Renter-Occupied 35.5%
Vacancy Rate 5.0%
Median Home Value $218,700
Median Gross Rent $1,058
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 10.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 34.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.6%
$50–100k
3.0%
$100–200k
6.8%
$200–300k
41.6%
$300–500k
15.6%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.1%
$500–1k
41.6%
$1–1.5k
43.7%
$1.5–2k
9.8%
$2–2.5k
3.1%
$2.5–3.5k
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.8%
1 vehicle
40.1%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3+
20.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
1.2%
5–19 units
10.2%
20+ units
7.7%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.1%
1940–1969
4.2%
1970–1999
22.8%
2000–2009
3.3%
2010+
3.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 42.4%
Graduate Degree 18.4%
Some College / Associate 22.8%
Less Than High School 1.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.4%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Work from Home 9.4%
Self-Employed 4.4%
Government Workers 24.5%
Private For-Profit 71.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.7%
Arts/Entmt.
10.9%
Retail
10.5%
Public Admin
8.7%
Prof. Services
8.0%
Construction
7.3%
Finance
7.0%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Transportation
3.7%
Information
3.4%
Wholesale
2.4%
Agriculture
1.1%
Occupation
Management
48.9%
Sales
22.2%
Food Prep
14.0%
Production
10.6%
Construction
4.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.0 min
Drove Alone 84.4%
Carpool 3.4%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 9.4%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 10,031
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
4.4%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
10.8%
45–54
10.0%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
13.4%
85+
6.8%
Under 18: 19.3% Working age (18–64): 80.7% 65 and over: 24.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.6%
Naturalized Citizen 65.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
43.5%
Latin America
22.8%
Africa
17.2%
Europe
16.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.2%
With a Disability 17.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.2%
Uninsured 6.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.1%
Has a Computer 96.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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