ZIP Code 72438
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,118
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 — 72438
- What is the median household income in 72438?
- The median household income in 72438 is $52,807 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 72438?
- The poverty rate in 72438 is 15.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 72438?
- $128,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 72438?
- The median gross rent in 72438 is $583 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 72438 residents have a college degree?
- 19.7% of adults in 72438 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,118
Median Income
$52,807
Median Home Value
$128,300
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.9%
Median Age
49.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$17,671 (+50.3%)
Home Value:
+$55,200 (+75.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-12.3 pp (-43.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+12.1 pp (+159.2%)
Unemployment:
-9.6 pp (-83.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,118
Median Age
49.0
Female
51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 73.1%
Black 0.8%
Two or More 21.9%
Other 1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,807
±$20,597
Per Capita Income
$75,873
Median Family Income
$70,298
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Child Poverty Rate
28.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.4%
$10–15k
9.9%
$15–25k
13.8%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
7.5%
$50–75k
12.2%
$75–100k
11.4%
$100–150k
17.5%
$150–200k
7.7%
$200k+
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,063
Owner-Occupied
67.1%
Renter-Occupied
32.9%
Vacancy Rate
10.0%
Median Home Value
$128,300
Median Gross Rent
$583
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
6.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
28.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.3%
$50–100k
17.9%
$100–200k
23.1%
$200–300k
6.5%
$300–500k
9.5%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
37.5%
$500–1k
37.8%
$1–1.5k
24.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.5%
1 vehicle
39.4%
2 vehicles
40.6%
3+
17.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.2%
2–4 units
3.3%
5–19 units
2.7%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
13.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.9%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
15.9%
2000–2009
0.6%
2010+
4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
76.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.7%
Graduate Degree
4.7%
Some College / Associate
14.2%
Less Than High School
8.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
2.5%
Government Workers
22.7%
Private For-Profit
74.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.7%
Manufacturing
19.6%
Agriculture
11.4%
Prof. Services
9.1%
Finance
6.2%
Retail
6.1%
Arts/Entmt.
5.7%
Construction
5.3%
Transportation
4.0%
Wholesale
1.4%
Occupation
Production
29.4%
Management
20.9%
Construction
20.3%
Sales
15.7%
Food Prep
13.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.3 min
Drove Alone
74.1%
Carpool
25.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
957
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
53.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.1%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
2.4%
25–34
8.1%
35–44
11.9%
45–54
10.5%
55–64
8.7%
65–74
13.7%
75–84
12.4%
85+
7.0%
Under 18: 23.7%
Working age (18–64): 76.3%
65 and over: 19.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
9.5%
Naturalized Citizen
27.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
9.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.5%
With a Disability
21.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.7%
Uninsured
7.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.9%
Has a Computer
90.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023