ZIP Code 72542
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 3,829
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 — 72542
- What is the median household income in 72542?
- The median household income in 72542 is $40,724 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 72542?
- The poverty rate in 72542 is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 72542?
- $90,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 72542?
- The median gross rent in 72542 is $519 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 72542 residents have a college degree?
- 9.9% of adults in 72542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,829
Median Income
$40,724
Median Home Value
$90,500
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.8%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,071 (+11.1%)
Home Value:
$-14,300 (-13.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.3 pp (-40.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.9 pp (+23.8%)
Unemployment:
-3.2 pp (-45.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,829
Median Age
45.0
Female
49.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 88.4%
Black 0.5%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$40,724
±$5,056
Per Capita Income
$73,813
Median Family Income
$57,981
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Child Poverty Rate
11.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
30.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.3%
$10–15k
6.0%
$15–25k
12.9%
$25–35k
16.5%
$35–50k
16.8%
$50–75k
15.0%
$75–100k
12.5%
$100–150k
9.1%
$150–200k
1.0%
$200k+
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,186
Owner-Occupied
85.0%
Renter-Occupied
15.0%
Vacancy Rate
31.8%
Median Home Value
$90,500
Median Gross Rent
$519
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
30.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
20.8%
$50–100k
31.4%
$100–200k
16.2%
$200–300k
11.2%
$300–500k
8.2%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
45.6%
$500–1k
50.3%
$1–1.5k
4.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.4%
1 vehicle
30.3%
2 vehicles
34.7%
3+
30.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
0.4%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
15.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.4%
1940–1969
1.1%
1970–1999
25.2%
2000–2009
14.3%
2010+
3.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.9%
Graduate Degree
3.2%
Some College / Associate
28.0%
Less Than High School
2.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Work from Home
9.4%
Self-Employed
8.9%
Government Workers
21.5%
Private For-Profit
69.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.3%
Retail
13.8%
Arts/Entmt.
8.9%
Prof. Services
7.9%
Construction
6.7%
Public Admin
6.6%
Transportation
5.3%
Agriculture
5.0%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Wholesale
1.4%
Finance
1.2%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Food Prep
29.8%
Sales
24.7%
Management
22.6%
Construction
15.6%
Production
7.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.0 min
Drove Alone
78.3%
Carpool
9.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.4%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,491
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
55.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.8%
5–9
7.1%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
3.8%
25–34
8.4%
35–44
14.5%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
17.5%
85+
7.1%
Under 18: 20.0%
Working age (18–64): 80.0%
65 and over: 28.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.9%
Naturalized Citizen
76.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
14.3%
With a Disability
25.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.7%
Uninsured
7.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
72.9%
Has a Computer
88.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023