ZIP Code 72421
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 688
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 — 72421
- What is the median household income in 72421?
- The median household income in 72421 is $38,578 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 72421?
- The poverty rate in 72421 is 24.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 72421?
- $76,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 72421?
- The median gross rent in 72421 is $871 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 72421 residents have a college degree?
- 9.5% of adults in 72421 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
688
Median Income
$38,578
Median Home Value
$76,700
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.6%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,669 (+48.9%)
Home Value:
+$20,800 (+37.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-6.1 pp (-19.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.7 pp (+150%)
Unemployment:
+6.1 pp (+174.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
688
Median Age
36.0
Female
36.3%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 91.3%
Black 1.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Other 0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,578
±$9,908
Per Capita Income
$54,984
Median Family Income
$40,000
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Child Poverty Rate
47.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
21.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.0%
$10–15k
11.1%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
17.3%
$35–50k
17.8%
$50–75k
13.8%
$75–100k
8.4%
$100–150k
12.4%
$150–200k
2.7%
$200k+
0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
284
Owner-Occupied
56.9%
Renter-Occupied
43.1%
Vacancy Rate
20.8%
Median Home Value
$76,700
Median Gross Rent
$871
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
43.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
32.0%
$50–100k
43.8%
$100–200k
22.7%
$200–300k
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.7%
$500–1k
50.9%
$1–1.5k
43.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.1%
1 vehicle
26.2%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3+
35.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.0%
Mobile home
19.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.5%
1940–1969
2.8%
1970–1999
36.6%
2000–2009
0.4%
2010+
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
71.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.5%
Graduate Degree
2.9%
Some College / Associate
24.0%
Less Than High School
7.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
Work from Home
2.3%
Self-Employed
11.9%
Government Workers
2.1%
Private For-Profit
85.2%
Industry
Manufacturing
38.6%
Retail
21.2%
Construction
13.1%
Edu/Health
9.3%
Agriculture
4.7%
Finance
4.2%
Prof. Services
2.1%
Arts/Entmt.
2.1%
Transportation
2.1%
Wholesale
1.7%
Public Admin
0.8%
Occupation
Sales
29.7%
Production
23.3%
Construction
19.9%
Food Prep
14.4%
Management
12.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.1 min
Drove Alone
80.0%
Carpool
12.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.3%
Walked
5.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
225
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
60.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.5%
5–9
10.6%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
4.1%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
18.6%
35–44
12.6%
45–54
13.2%
55–64
8.6%
65–74
5.2%
75–84
1.9%
85+
3.3%
Under 18: 24.9%
Working age (18–64): 75.1%
65 and over: 12.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.7%
With a Disability
26.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.1%
Uninsured
10.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.0%
Has a Computer
88.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023