ZIP Code 72118
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 23,540
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 — 72118
- What is the median household income in 72118?
- The median household income in 72118 is $47,266 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 72118?
- The poverty rate in 72118 is 16.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 72118?
- $115,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 72118?
- The median gross rent in 72118 is $978 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 72118 residents have a college degree?
- 20.3% of adults in 72118 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
23,540
Median Income
$47,266
Median Home Value
$115,900
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.9%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$2,338 (+5.2%)
Home Value:
+$9,700 (+9.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.8 pp (-4.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.8 pp (+16%)
Unemployment:
-0.9 pp (-15.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
23,540
Median Age
35.0
Female
51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 41.9%
Black 42.2%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Other 6.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.1%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$47,266
±$2,772
Per Capita Income
$67,592
Median Family Income
$61,820
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Child Poverty Rate
22.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.8%
$10–15k
5.1%
$15–25k
11.5%
$25–35k
12.3%
$35–50k
17.6%
$50–75k
17.5%
$75–100k
8.1%
$100–150k
13.1%
$150–200k
5.3%
$200k+
2.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
10,823
Owner-Occupied
52.8%
Renter-Occupied
47.2%
Vacancy Rate
10.6%
Median Home Value
$115,900
Median Gross Rent
$978
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
26.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
33.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.1%
$50–100k
24.3%
$100–200k
33.6%
$200–300k
8.6%
$300–500k
5.7%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.3%
$500–1k
45.9%
$1–1.5k
40.0%
$1.5–2k
6.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.6%
1 vehicle
39.0%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3+
18.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.9%
Single-fam. att.
1.7%
2–4 units
2.8%
5–19 units
4.7%
20+ units
1.6%
Mobile home
8.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.0%
1940–1969
3.5%
1970–1999
26.4%
2000–2009
7.7%
2010+
5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.3%
Graduate Degree
6.0%
Some College / Associate
22.5%
Less Than High School
5.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Work from Home
6.9%
Self-Employed
5.5%
Government Workers
15.6%
Private For-Profit
78.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.4%
Retail
12.8%
Construction
10.5%
Arts/Entmt.
10.1%
Prof. Services
9.4%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Transportation
7.4%
Public Admin
6.6%
Finance
4.0%
Wholesale
3.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
Management
34.3%
Sales
19.2%
Production
17.2%
Food Prep
15.9%
Construction
13.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.0 min
Drove Alone
77.9%
Carpool
13.3%
Public Transit
1.0%
Work from Home
6.9%
Walked
0.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
9,680
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.1%
5–9
7.5%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
4.4%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
16.9%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
7.6%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
8.2%
85+
3.2%
Under 18: 26.8%
Working age (18–64): 73.2%
65 and over: 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.6%
Naturalized Citizen
21.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
6.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
89.2%
Europe
6.3%
Asia
1.7%
Africa
1.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.0%
With a Disability
17.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.8%
Uninsured
11.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.7%
Has a Computer
91.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.6%
Moved from Abroad
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023