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ZIP Code 72501

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 25,988

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 — 72501

What is the median household income in 72501?
The median household income in 72501 is $53,796 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72501?
The poverty rate in 72501 is 17.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72501?
$129,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72501?
The median gross rent in 72501 is $818 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72501 residents have a college degree?
19.3% of adults in 72501 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
25,988
Median Income
$53,796
Median Home Value
$129,900
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.2%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,130 (+20.4%) Home Value: +$20,000 (+18.2%) Poverty Rate: +5.4 pp (+43.5%) Bachelor's+: -1.4 pp (-6.8%) Unemployment: +1.3 pp (+33.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 25,988
Median Age 38.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.9% White (non-Hisp.) 78.5% Black 2.1% Asian 1.3% Two or More 7.7% Other 6.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Indian
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.3%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $53,796 ±$5,772
Per Capita Income $76,677
Median Family Income $64,491
Poverty Rate 17.8%
Child Poverty Rate 28.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.2%
$10–15k
6.2%
$15–25k
10.3%
$25–35k
9.3%
$35–50k
15.5%
$50–75k
18.4%
$75–100k
12.0%
$100–150k
13.9%
$150–200k
4.1%
$200k+
4.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,246
Owner-Occupied 63.0%
Renter-Occupied 37.0%
Vacancy Rate 13.0%
Median Home Value $129,900
Median Gross Rent $818
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 34.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.3%
$50–100k
23.7%
$100–200k
20.6%
$200–300k
14.6%
$300–500k
8.7%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.2%
$500–1k
53.3%
$1–1.5k
31.0%
$1.5–2k
2.9%
$3.5k+
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.1%
1 vehicle
32.5%
2 vehicles
39.0%
3+
21.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.8%
2–4 units
2.8%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
3.5%
Mobile home
16.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.1%
1940–1969
3.7%
1970–1999
18.4%
2000–2009
11.7%
2010+
10.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.3%
Graduate Degree 6.5%
Some College / Associate 20.8%
Less Than High School 4.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.2%
Work from Home 6.1%
Self-Employed 5.1%
Government Workers 15.9%
Private For-Profit 78.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.0%
Manufacturing
20.1%
Arts/Entmt.
11.0%
Retail
9.5%
Construction
8.9%
Transportation
5.5%
Finance
5.4%
Prof. Services
3.5%
Public Admin
3.4%
Agriculture
2.2%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale
0.8%
Occupation
Management
28.4%
Sales
20.3%
Production
20.2%
Food Prep
17.0%
Construction
14.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.4 min
Drove Alone 81.6%
Carpool 8.7%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 6.1%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,785
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 51.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
10.1%
35–44
13.8%
45–54
10.3%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
9.3%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 24.4% Working age (18–64): 75.6% 65 and over: 16.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.1%
Naturalized Citizen 35.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
67.0%
Asia
20.6%
Europe
2.6%
Africa
1.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.1%
With a Disability 20.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.2%
Uninsured 10.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 77.4%
Has a Computer 90.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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