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ZIP Code 72396

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Population: 12,854

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 — 72396

What is the median household income in 72396?
The median household income in 72396 is $54,516 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72396?
The poverty rate in 72396 is 17.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72396?
$131,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72396?
The median gross rent in 72396 is $797 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72396 residents have a college degree?
16.5% of adults in 72396 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
12,854
Median Income
$54,516
Median Home Value
$131,100
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.6%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$4,839 (+9.7%) Home Value: +$35,100 (+36.6%) Poverty Rate: +6.0 pp (+50.8%) Bachelor's+: +0.2 pp (+1.2%) Unemployment: +2.1 pp (+32.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 12,854
Median Age 39.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.6% White (non-Hisp.) 70.7% Black 20.3% Two or More 8.5% Other 0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.5%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,516 ±$8,744
Per Capita Income $73,630
Median Family Income $66,692
Poverty Rate 17.8%
Child Poverty Rate 23.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
10.7%
$15–25k
9.2%
$25–35k
9.2%
$35–50k
14.6%
$50–75k
15.1%
$75–100k
12.6%
$100–150k
16.3%
$150–200k
3.8%
$200k+
4.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,524
Owner-Occupied 67.4%
Renter-Occupied 32.6%
Vacancy Rate 11.1%
Median Home Value $131,100
Median Gross Rent $797
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 10.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.0%
$50–100k
21.2%
$100–200k
15.0%
$200–300k
11.9%
$300–500k
14.1%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.7%
$500–1k
59.2%
$1–1.5k
23.1%
$1.5–2k
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.7%
1 vehicle
32.3%
2 vehicles
34.3%
3+
23.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.3%
2–4 units
4.1%
5–19 units
2.6%
20+ units
1.6%
Mobile home
14.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.4%
1940–1969
5.6%
1970–1999
17.6%
2000–2009
13.5%
2010+
6.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.5%
Graduate Degree 5.6%
Some College / Associate 18.1%
Less Than High School 5.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.6%
Unemployment Rate 8.6%
Work from Home 2.6%
Self-Employed 9.8%
Government Workers 13.8%
Private For-Profit 75.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.9%
Retail
13.9%
Manufacturing
11.9%
Transportation
7.7%
Agriculture
7.4%
Arts/Entmt.
7.1%
Public Admin
6.6%
Prof. Services
4.0%
Finance
3.8%
Construction
3.8%
Wholesale
3.6%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Management
26.6%
Food Prep
21.6%
Sales
20.9%
Production
16.1%
Construction
14.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.5 min
Drove Alone 84.9%
Carpool 12.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.6%
Walked 0.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,913
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 46.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 21.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.8%
5–9
7.9%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
14.5%
45–54
12.5%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
8.8%
85+
6.4%
Under 18: 25.5% Working age (18–64): 74.5% 65 and over: 16.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.1%
Naturalized Citizen 14.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
83.1%
Europe
9.0%
Latin America
7.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.0%
With a Disability 14.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.2%
Uninsured 7.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.7%
Has a Computer 91.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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