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ZIP Code 72472

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 8,868

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 — 72472

What is the median household income in 72472?
The median household income in 72472 is $39,474 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72472?
The poverty rate in 72472 is 16.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72472?
$110,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72472?
The median gross rent in 72472 is $632 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72472 residents have a college degree?
11.5% of adults in 72472 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,868
Median Income
$39,474
Median Home Value
$110,900
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.3%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-1,826 (-4.4%) Home Value: +$20,100 (+22.1%) Poverty Rate: +0.8 pp (+5%) Bachelor's+: -1.2 pp (-9.4%) Unemployment: +2.0 pp (+87%)

Demographics

Total Population 8,868
Median Age 40.0
Female 53.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.8% White (non-Hisp.) 85.1% Black 6.7% Two or More 7.1% Other 0.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.5%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $39,474 ±$8,179
Per Capita Income $62,282
Median Family Income $57,961
Poverty Rate 16.9%
Child Poverty Rate 26.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 24.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.6%
$10–15k
8.5%
$15–25k
19.5%
$25–35k
9.5%
$35–50k
11.2%
$50–75k
16.1%
$75–100k
10.6%
$100–150k
10.6%
$150–200k
2.3%
$200k+
2.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,198
Owner-Occupied 57.9%
Renter-Occupied 42.1%
Vacancy Rate 9.3%
Median Home Value $110,900
Median Gross Rent $632
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
20.3%
$50–100k
24.1%
$100–200k
21.7%
$200–300k
15.1%
$300–500k
2.3%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
37.1%
$500–1k
36.7%
$1–1.5k
21.0%
$1.5–2k
4.7%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.3%
1 vehicle
39.6%
2 vehicles
33.7%
3+
14.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.5%
2–4 units
5.9%
5–19 units
1.2%
20+ units
1.3%
Mobile home
6.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.5%
1940–1969
5.2%
1970–1999
25.1%
2000–2009
8.1%
2010+
7.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 78.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 11.5%
Graduate Degree 4.3%
Some College / Associate 18.9%
Less Than High School 10.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.9%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Work from Home 4.9%
Self-Employed 7.6%
Government Workers 15.0%
Private For-Profit 77.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.0%
Manufacturing
21.2%
Retail
14.0%
Prof. Services
9.5%
Arts/Entmt.
6.5%
Transportation
5.1%
Construction
3.6%
Agriculture
2.6%
Finance
2.3%
Public Admin
2.0%
Wholesale
0.7%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Production
31.1%
Management
27.7%
Food Prep
21.7%
Sales
13.4%
Construction
6.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.8 min
Drove Alone 81.9%
Carpool 10.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 4.9%
Walked 1.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,806
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 34.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.7%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
8.3%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
14.0%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
12.5%
55–64
8.4%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
10.3%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 24.8% Working age (18–64): 75.2% 65 and over: 16.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.6%
Naturalized Citizen 72.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
87.3%
Europe
12.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.2%
With a Disability 24.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.6%
Uninsured 7.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 75.6%
Has a Computer 86.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 79.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.9%

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