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ZIP Code 72638

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 7,068

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 — 72638

What is the median household income in 72638?
The median household income in 72638 is $65,921 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72638?
The poverty rate in 72638 is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72638?
$159,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72638?
The median gross rent in 72638 is $798 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72638 residents have a college degree?
16.9% of adults in 72638 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,068
Median Income
$65,921
Median Home Value
$159,400
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$21,293 (+47.7%) Home Value: +$50,500 (+46.4%) Poverty Rate: +1.4 pp (+10.9%) Bachelor's+: +2.6 pp (+18.2%) Unemployment: -1.3 pp (-27.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,068
Median Age 38.0
Female 47.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 29.7% White (non-Hisp.) 54.2% Asian 3.5% Two or More 23.2% Other 7.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
22.4%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $65,921 ±$7,592
Per Capita Income $64,687
Median Family Income $76,760
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Child Poverty Rate 21.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.4%
$10–15k
3.5%
$15–25k
13.3%
$25–35k
7.1%
$35–50k
11.5%
$50–75k
17.0%
$75–100k
16.1%
$100–150k
20.9%
$150–200k
4.1%
$200k+
1.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,803
Owner-Occupied 75.1%
Renter-Occupied 24.9%
Vacancy Rate 16.2%
Median Home Value $159,400
Median Gross Rent $798
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.0%
$50–100k
16.6%
$100–200k
23.2%
$200–300k
19.0%
$300–500k
4.1%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.7%
$500–1k
61.4%
$1–1.5k
17.3%
$1.5–2k
1.0%
$2.5–3.5k
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.9%
1 vehicle
26.2%
2 vehicles
25.8%
3+
41.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
1.4%
5–19 units
0.3%
20+ units
0.7%
Mobile home
14.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.2%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
23.8%
2000–2009
12.3%
2010+
5.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 74.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.9%
Graduate Degree 7.2%
Some College / Associate 17.3%
Less Than High School 15.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.4%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 8.3%
Self-Employed 13.8%
Government Workers 13.5%
Private For-Profit 72.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
38.6%
Edu/Health
13.8%
Arts/Entmt.
7.1%
Construction
6.7%
Prof. Services
5.5%
Retail
5.2%
Transportation
4.9%
Public Admin
4.2%
Agriculture
3.0%
Finance
2.8%
Wholesale
0.9%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Production
35.3%
Management
24.3%
Construction
17.3%
Food Prep
12.4%
Sales
10.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 17.8 min
Drove Alone 68.3%
Carpool 12.6%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 8.3%
Walked 10.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,348
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 21.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.4%
5–9
7.8%
10–14
8.2%
15–19
8.8%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
11.2%
35–44
17.2%
45–54
13.0%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
8.5%
85+
3.6%
Under 18: 26.5% Working age (18–64): 73.5% 65 and over: 13.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 17.1%
Naturalized Citizen 28.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
71.0%
Asia
19.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.2%
With a Disability 12.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 81.8%
Uninsured 18.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 80.0%
Has a Computer 88.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 96.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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