ZIP Code 72521
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 5,176
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 — 72521
- What is the median household income in 72521?
- The median household income in 72521 is $54,130 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 72521?
- The poverty rate in 72521 is 11.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 72521?
- $120,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 72521?
- The median gross rent in 72521 is $767 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 72521 residents have a college degree?
- 13.3% of adults in 72521 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,176
Median Income
$54,130
Median Home Value
$120,600
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.6%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,543 (+33.4%)
Home Value:
+$42,600 (+54.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-8.0 pp (-42.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.7 pp (+75%)
Unemployment:
-0.9 pp (-20%)
Demographics
Total Population
5,176
Median Age
39.0
Female
52.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.9%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Other 2.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$54,130
±$9,194
Per Capita Income
$75,493
Median Family Income
$71,250
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Child Poverty Rate
13.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
20.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
6.8%
$15–25k
13.0%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
14.7%
$50–75k
14.9%
$75–100k
15.5%
$100–150k
12.4%
$150–200k
6.6%
$200k+
3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,302
Owner-Occupied
67.6%
Renter-Occupied
32.4%
Vacancy Rate
19.6%
Median Home Value
$120,600
Median Gross Rent
$767
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
8.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
32.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
25.2%
$50–100k
15.0%
$100–200k
15.9%
$200–300k
13.7%
$300–500k
11.3%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.3%
$500–1k
63.2%
$1–1.5k
15.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.6%
1 vehicle
31.0%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3+
26.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
2–4 units
1.6%
5–19 units
1.6%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
27.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.7%
1940–1969
2.2%
1970–1999
27.2%
2000–2009
11.9%
2010+
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.3%
Graduate Degree
4.2%
Some College / Associate
18.7%
Less Than High School
5.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Work from Home
1.5%
Self-Employed
4.3%
Government Workers
15.0%
Private For-Profit
80.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.0%
Manufacturing
17.1%
Construction
11.1%
Retail
9.3%
Transportation
8.7%
Prof. Services
3.3%
Wholesale
3.2%
Arts/Entmt.
3.0%
Public Admin
2.9%
Information
2.6%
Finance
1.2%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Production
28.0%
Management
26.0%
Sales
24.8%
Food Prep
11.9%
Construction
9.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.9 min
Drove Alone
75.1%
Carpool
20.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.5%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,850
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
64.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
29.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.9%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
12.5%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
9.1%
35–44
11.3%
45–54
15.4%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
3.0%
75–84
12.1%
85+
7.1%
Under 18: 26.0%
Working age (18–64): 74.0%
65 and over: 20.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.3%
Naturalized Citizen
23.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
80.2%
Asia
9.9%
Europe
8.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.1%
With a Disability
19.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
67.5%
Has a Computer
86.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023