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ZIP Code 72142

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,101

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 — 72142

What is the median household income in 72142?
The median household income in 72142 is $56,957 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72142?
The poverty rate in 72142 is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72142?
$187,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72142?
The median gross rent in 72142 is $758 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72142 residents have a college degree?
12.2% of adults in 72142 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,101
Median Income
$56,957
Median Home Value
$187,700
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.2%
Median Age
58.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,435 (+4.5%) Home Value: +$33,500 (+21.7%) Poverty Rate: +4.1 pp (+82%) Bachelor's+: -9.4 pp (-43.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,101
Median Age 58.0
Female 48.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.3% White (non-Hisp.) 63.8% Black 32.8% Two or More 3.0%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $56,957 ±$15,596
Per Capita Income $83,447
Median Family Income $76,875
Poverty Rate 9.1%
Child Poverty Rate 7.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 5.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.9%
$10–15k
3.0%
$15–25k
10.6%
$25–35k
9.5%
$35–50k
6.6%
$50–75k
13.1%
$75–100k
9.0%
$100–150k
23.0%
$150–200k
6.4%
$200k+
4.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,183
Owner-Occupied 95.8%
Renter-Occupied 4.2%
Vacancy Rate 22.1%
Median Home Value $187,700
Median Gross Rent $758
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 37.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 67.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.7%
$50–100k
19.0%
$100–200k
11.3%
$200–300k
24.0%
$300–500k
19.4%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.7%
1 vehicle
35.2%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3+
25.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.0%
Mobile home
30.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.0%
1940–1969
4.1%
1970–1999
4.9%
2000–2009
20.3%
2010+
17.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 83.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.2%
Graduate Degree 4.1%
Some College / Associate 20.5%
Less Than High School 9.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 46.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.2%
Work from Home 3.6%
Self-Employed 3.5%
Government Workers 18.8%
Private For-Profit 77.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.0%
Transportation
17.3%
Retail
12.4%
Prof. Services
12.3%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Finance
8.4%
Construction
8.2%
Public Admin
6.8%
Arts/Entmt.
2.7%
Agriculture
1.3%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Food Prep
26.5%
Management
25.0%
Production
23.7%
Sales
16.5%
Construction
8.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 29.9 min
Drove Alone 84.3%
Carpool 8.5%
Public Transit 3.5%
Work from Home 3.6%
Walked 0.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 922
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 56.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
0.3%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
3.1%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
6.9%
25–34
5.0%
35–44
6.4%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
12.9%
65–74
20.4%
75–84
13.9%
85+
9.0%
Under 18: 11.4% Working age (18–64): 88.6% 65 and over: 24.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.0%
Naturalized Citizen 95.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 17.0%
With a Disability 23.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.7%
Uninsured 4.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 74.4%
Has a Computer 87.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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