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ZIP Code 72120

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 33,393

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 — 72120

What is the median household income in 72120?
The median household income in 72120 is $75,853 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72120?
The poverty rate in 72120 is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72120?
$189,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72120?
The median gross rent in 72120 is $1,026 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72120 residents have a college degree?
35.4% of adults in 72120 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
33,393
Median Income
$75,853
Median Home Value
$189,400
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,337 (+15.8%) Home Value: +$30,800 (+19.4%) Poverty Rate: -1.2 pp (-14.5%) Bachelor's+: +4.2 pp (+13.5%) Unemployment: +1.1 pp (+37.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 33,393
Median Age 42.0
Female 52.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.5% White (non-Hisp.) 65.1% Black 26.5% Asian 1.0% Two or More 4.8% Other 1.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.5%
Filipino
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.4%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $75,853 ±$5,726
Per Capita Income $94,597
Median Family Income $97,871
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Child Poverty Rate 8.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.9%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
9.6%
$25–35k
6.9%
$35–50k
10.9%
$50–75k
15.6%
$75–100k
14.1%
$100–150k
20.3%
$150–200k
8.0%
$200k+
8.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 15,216
Owner-Occupied 71.3%
Renter-Occupied 28.7%
Vacancy Rate 7.0%
Median Home Value $189,400
Median Gross Rent $1,026
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.5%
$50–100k
3.1%
$100–200k
21.0%
$200–300k
25.2%
$300–500k
17.0%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.8%
$500–1k
44.7%
$1–1.5k
31.2%
$1.5–2k
17.5%
$2–2.5k
1.3%
$2.5–3.5k
1.3%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.7%
1 vehicle
34.2%
2 vehicles
43.1%
3+
20.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.9%
2–4 units
1.9%
5–19 units
3.6%
20+ units
1.6%
Mobile home
5.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.6%
1940–1969
1.5%
1970–1999
22.6%
2000–2009
13.2%
2010+
15.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 35.4%
Graduate Degree 11.9%
Some College / Associate 25.5%
Less Than High School 1.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.1%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Work from Home 10.2%
Self-Employed 3.1%
Government Workers 17.0%
Private For-Profit 79.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.4%
Retail
14.5%
Prof. Services
10.2%
Finance
8.5%
Public Admin
7.8%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Transportation
6.7%
Construction
4.4%
Wholesale
2.8%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
44.5%
Sales
24.6%
Food Prep
13.7%
Production
11.5%
Construction
5.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.3 min
Drove Alone 82.8%
Carpool 4.6%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 10.2%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 14,157
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.9%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
7.0%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
10.9%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
12.4%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 20.1% Working age (18–64): 79.9% 65 and over: 19.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.3%
Naturalized Citizen 59.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
51.9%
Asia
37.8%
Europe
6.2%
Africa
2.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 13.6%
With a Disability 16.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.7%
Uninsured 5.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.0%
Has a Computer 96.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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