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ZIP Code 72653

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 28,906

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 — 72653

What is the median household income in 72653?
The median household income in 72653 is $48,096 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72653?
The poverty rate in 72653 is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72653?
$167,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72653?
The median gross rent in 72653 is $865 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72653 residents have a college degree?
19.3% of adults in 72653 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
28,906
Median Income
$48,096
Median Home Value
$167,100
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.6%
Median Age
52.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,604 (+13.2%) Home Value: +$29,900 (+21.8%) Poverty Rate: -0.6 pp (-6.8%) Bachelor's+: +0.3 pp (+1.6%) Unemployment: +2.1 pp (+46.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 28,906
Median Age 52.0
Female 52.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.2% White (non-Hisp.) 90.8% Black 0.3% Asian 0.6% Two or More 5.8% Other 0.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.3%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.9%
Puerto Rican
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $48,096 ±$3,884
Per Capita Income $66,146
Median Family Income $62,847
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Child Poverty Rate 16.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 35.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.7%
$10–15k
4.4%
$15–25k
12.7%
$25–35k
13.6%
$35–50k
16.7%
$50–75k
18.8%
$75–100k
11.8%
$100–150k
9.6%
$150–200k
3.6%
$200k+
4.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 15,123
Owner-Occupied 73.3%
Renter-Occupied 26.7%
Vacancy Rate 11.3%
Median Home Value $167,100
Median Gross Rent $865
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.7%
$50–100k
11.6%
$100–200k
19.4%
$200–300k
23.2%
$300–500k
11.6%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.2%
$500–1k
49.6%
$1–1.5k
26.8%
$1.5–2k
6.2%
$2–2.5k
1.0%
$3.5k+
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.4%
1 vehicle
37.2%
2 vehicles
36.8%
3+
20.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.9%
Single-fam. att.
4.2%
2–4 units
1.9%
5–19 units
1.8%
20+ units
3.1%
Mobile home
11.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.4%
1940–1969
1.9%
1970–1999
27.1%
2000–2009
10.0%
2010+
6.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.3%
Graduate Degree 5.6%
Some College / Associate 24.4%
Less Than High School 3.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 43.1%
Unemployment Rate 6.6%
Work from Home 7.0%
Self-Employed 8.0%
Government Workers 11.3%
Private For-Profit 80.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.0%
Manufacturing
18.3%
Retail
17.1%
Construction
6.9%
Arts/Entmt.
6.2%
Finance
5.5%
Prof. Services
5.0%
Transportation
4.0%
Public Admin
3.3%
Wholesale
1.2%
Agriculture
1.1%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
Management
31.4%
Sales
24.0%
Production
22.4%
Food Prep
13.3%
Construction
8.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 16.0 min
Drove Alone 75.6%
Carpool 13.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 7.0%
Walked 1.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 13,418
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.4%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
4.9%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
8.8%
35–44
10.8%
45–54
10.4%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
8.8%
75–84
15.5%
85+
11.8%
Under 18: 17.0% Working age (18–64): 83.0% 65 and over: 31.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.2%
Naturalized Citizen 67.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
46.3%
Europe
37.5%
Asia
12.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.9%
With a Disability 26.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.8%
Uninsured 7.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.1%
Has a Computer 92.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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