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ZIP Code 72301

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 24,182

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 — 72301

What is the median household income in 72301?
The median household income in 72301 is $41,932 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72301?
The poverty rate in 72301 is 21.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72301?
$119,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72301?
The median gross rent in 72301 is $848 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72301 residents have a college degree?
14.8% of adults in 72301 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
24,182
Median Income
$41,932
Median Home Value
$119,100
Poverty Rate
21.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.6%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,773 (+26.5%) Home Value: +$32,100 (+36.9%) Poverty Rate: +0.6 pp (+2.8%) Bachelor's+: +1.2 pp (+8.8%) Unemployment: +3.7 pp (+37.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 24,182
Median Age 34.0
Female 55.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.9% White (non-Hisp.) 29.1% Black 63.8% Asian 0.4% Two or More 5.5% Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.9%
Cuban
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $41,932 ±$6,140
Per Capita Income $57,495
Median Family Income $50,993
Poverty Rate 21.9%
Child Poverty Rate 35.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 22.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.2%
$10–15k
12.8%
$15–25k
12.5%
$25–35k
11.1%
$35–50k
13.1%
$50–75k
19.2%
$75–100k
11.0%
$100–150k
9.2%
$150–200k
3.0%
$200k+
1.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,298
Owner-Occupied 45.4%
Renter-Occupied 54.6%
Vacancy Rate 15.2%
Median Home Value $119,100
Median Gross Rent $848
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.4%
$50–100k
29.1%
$100–200k
21.9%
$200–300k
16.3%
$300–500k
3.4%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.0%
$500–1k
59.8%
$1–1.5k
24.2%
$1.5–2k
2.6%
$3.5k+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
16.1%
1 vehicle
39.1%
2 vehicles
34.7%
3+
10.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
3.8%
5–19 units
14.2%
20+ units
3.7%
Mobile home
1.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.5%
1940–1969
6.4%
1970–1999
20.4%
2000–2009
9.5%
2010+
4.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 83.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 14.8%
Graduate Degree 3.0%
Some College / Associate 20.9%
Less Than High School 4.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.7%
Unemployment Rate 13.6%
Work from Home 5.9%
Self-Employed 7.0%
Government Workers 11.9%
Private For-Profit 81.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.5%
Retail
13.8%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Arts/Entmt.
10.7%
Transportation
10.5%
Prof. Services
8.5%
Finance
5.6%
Public Admin
4.5%
Construction
3.9%
Wholesale
2.9%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture
1.5%
Occupation
Production
26.9%
Management
26.6%
Food Prep
19.7%
Sales
17.7%
Construction
9.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.1 min
Drove Alone 79.0%
Carpool 12.8%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 5.9%
Walked 1.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,579
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 26.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 7.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.3%
5–9
8.2%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
6.9%
25–34
14.5%
35–44
12.3%
45–54
9.7%
55–64
5.0%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
8.8%
85+
5.6%
Under 18: 26.2% Working age (18–64): 73.8% 65 and over: 15.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.9%
Naturalized Citizen 50.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
55.6%
Asia
44.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.2%
With a Disability 21.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.8%
Uninsured 8.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 81.1%
Has a Computer 86.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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