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ZIP Code 72556

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,846

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 — 72556

What is the median household income in 72556?
The median household income in 72556 is $46,452 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72556?
The poverty rate in 72556 is 20.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72556?
$173,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72556?
The median gross rent in 72556 is $627 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72556 residents have a college degree?
21.0% of adults in 72556 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,846
Median Income
$46,452
Median Home Value
$173,600
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$879 (+1.9%) Home Value: +$89,700 (+106.9%) Poverty Rate: +11.9 pp (+138.4%) Bachelor's+: +7.5 pp (+55.6%) Unemployment: -6.1 pp (-61%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,846
Median Age 41.0
Female 48.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.1% White (non-Hisp.) 93.6% Black 0.3% Asian 0.2% Two or More 4.7% Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.5%
Mexican
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $46,452 ±$16,533
Per Capita Income $75,281
Median Family Income $56,161
Poverty Rate 20.5%
Child Poverty Rate 29.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.9%
$10–15k
9.6%
$15–25k
16.0%
$25–35k
9.1%
$35–50k
10.0%
$50–75k
21.2%
$75–100k
7.5%
$100–150k
8.4%
$150–200k
4.1%
$200k+
7.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,850
Owner-Occupied 62.9%
Renter-Occupied 37.1%
Vacancy Rate 28.2%
Median Home Value $173,600
Median Gross Rent $627
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 37.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 29.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.6%
$50–100k
17.5%
$100–200k
14.0%
$200–300k
27.9%
$300–500k
10.8%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
27.0%
$500–1k
57.9%
$1–1.5k
15.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.0%
1 vehicle
25.8%
2 vehicles
31.2%
3+
32.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.1%
2–4 units
3.2%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
0.2%
Mobile home
7.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.4%
1940–1969
2.9%
1970–1999
21.2%
2000–2009
13.8%
2010+
10.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 21.0%
Graduate Degree 6.2%
Some College / Associate 25.2%
Less Than High School 5.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 46.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Work from Home 5.8%
Self-Employed 9.8%
Government Workers 26.4%
Private For-Profit 63.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
36.7%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Prof. Services
9.5%
Retail
9.3%
Public Admin
9.3%
Transportation
6.1%
Construction
4.8%
Arts/Entmt.
3.9%
Agriculture
2.8%
Finance
2.5%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Management
44.4%
Sales
17.0%
Production
15.5%
Food Prep
14.5%
Construction
8.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.3 min
Drove Alone 84.9%
Carpool 7.9%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.8%
Walked 1.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,328
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
8.5%
10–14
4.4%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
11.5%
35–44
8.9%
45–54
13.9%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
11.9%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 23.0% Working age (18–64): 77.0% 65 and over: 19.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.5%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
50.0%
Asia
50.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.1%
With a Disability 21.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.1%
Uninsured 3.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 67.2%
Has a Computer 90.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 81.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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