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ZIP Code 72421

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Population: 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