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ZIP Code 72126

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,310

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 — 72126

What is the median household income in 72126?
The median household income in 72126 is $58,843 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72126?
The poverty rate in 72126 is 13.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72126?
$130,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72126?
The median gross rent in 72126 is $589 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72126 residents have a college degree?
17.8% of adults in 72126 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,310
Median Income
$58,843
Median Home Value
$130,900
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.3%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,016 (+5.4%) Home Value: +$23,600 (+22%) Poverty Rate: +3.5 pp (+35.4%) Bachelor's+: +1.0 pp (+6%) Unemployment: -5.6 pp (-81.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,310
Median Age 43.0
Female 49.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.0% White (non-Hisp.) 84.8% Black 0.9% Two or More 8.6% Other 1.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $58,843 ±$11,127
Per Capita Income $79,027
Median Family Income $71,780
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Child Poverty Rate 8.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.9%
$10–15k
7.1%
$15–25k
13.1%
$25–35k
8.9%
$35–50k
7.1%
$50–75k
20.9%
$75–100k
9.6%
$100–150k
18.4%
$150–200k
4.5%
$200k+
3.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,782
Owner-Occupied 77.4%
Renter-Occupied 22.6%
Vacancy Rate 26.7%
Median Home Value $130,900
Median Gross Rent $589
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 3.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.4%
$50–100k
23.8%
$100–200k
26.6%
$200–300k
18.4%
$300–500k
4.1%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
28.1%
$500–1k
70.2%
$1–1.5k
1.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.2%
1 vehicle
24.0%
2 vehicles
33.5%
3+
36.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
5.2%
5–19 units
1.1%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
18.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.1%
1940–1969
2.6%
1970–1999
15.6%
2000–2009
12.7%
2010+
12.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.8%
Graduate Degree 5.8%
Some College / Associate 29.8%
Less Than High School 2.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 47.7%
Unemployment Rate 1.3%
Work from Home 6.9%
Self-Employed 6.1%
Government Workers 21.3%
Private For-Profit 72.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.3%
Construction
18.3%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Retail
7.8%
Transportation
7.7%
Public Admin
7.6%
Arts/Entmt.
4.5%
Prof. Services
4.4%
Finance
3.5%
Agriculture
2.1%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale
0.7%
Occupation
Management
32.6%
Construction
21.4%
Production
18.7%
Sales
13.7%
Food Prep
13.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.2 min
Drove Alone 87.3%
Carpool 3.1%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 6.9%
Walked 0.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,307
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 54.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.4%
5–9
7.6%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
3.7%
25–34
11.3%
35–44
14.5%
45–54
9.2%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
8.6%
75–84
12.6%
85+
9.2%
Under 18: 21.0% Working age (18–64): 79.0% 65 and over: 24.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.0%
Naturalized Citizen 15.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.0%
With a Disability 22.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.3%
Uninsured 3.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 76.2%
Has a Computer 85.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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