ZIP Code 72840
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,399
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 — 72840
- What is the median household income in 72840?
- The median household income in 72840 is $41,278 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 72840?
- The poverty rate in 72840 is 35.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 72840?
- $92,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 72840?
- The median gross rent in 72840 is $660 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 72840 residents have a college degree?
- 11.7% of adults in 72840 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,399
Median Income
$41,278
Median Home Value
$92,900
Poverty Rate
35.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.7%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,268 (+33.1%)
Home Value:
+$18,000 (+24%)
Poverty Rate:
+18.7 pp (+112%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.2 pp (+37.6%)
Unemployment:
-2.5 pp (-30.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,399
Median Age
35.0
Female
57.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 79.6%
Black 3.3%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.0%
Puerto Rican
3.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$41,278
±$8,223
Per Capita Income
$47,441
Median Family Income
$50,750
Poverty Rate
35.4%
Child Poverty Rate
46.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
20.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.1%
$10–15k
9.1%
$15–25k
12.2%
$25–35k
7.1%
$35–50k
16.4%
$50–75k
13.7%
$75–100k
24.1%
$100–150k
2.6%
$150–200k
0.4%
$200k+
2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,006
Owner-Occupied
76.8%
Renter-Occupied
23.2%
Vacancy Rate
15.6%
Median Home Value
$92,900
Median Gross Rent
$660
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
28.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
63.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
23.8%
$50–100k
30.4%
$100–200k
17.3%
$200–300k
16.3%
$300–500k
0.2%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
24.0%
$500–1k
67.5%
$1–1.5k
6.5%
$3.5k+
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.1%
1 vehicle
36.9%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3+
17.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.8%
2–4 units
1.0%
Mobile home
15.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.1%
1940–1969
5.2%
1970–1999
15.6%
2000–2009
7.1%
2010+
5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
79.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.7%
Graduate Degree
3.5%
Some College / Associate
19.4%
Less Than High School
5.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Work from Home
2.8%
Self-Employed
8.1%
Government Workers
18.4%
Private For-Profit
73.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.3%
Manufacturing
16.5%
Retail
12.4%
Construction
9.9%
Arts/Entmt.
8.3%
Transportation
7.4%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Public Admin
3.7%
Agriculture
2.9%
Finance
2.8%
Wholesale
1.4%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Production
31.6%
Food Prep
26.0%
Management
20.1%
Construction
11.7%
Sales
10.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.2 min
Drove Alone
80.9%
Carpool
13.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.8%
Walked
2.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
849
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
29.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.6%
5–9
5.2%
10–14
9.8%
15–19
5.0%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
13.4%
45–54
15.5%
55–64
3.0%
65–74
8.0%
75–84
7.9%
85+
2.0%
Under 18: 27.2%
Working age (18–64): 72.8%
65 and over: 11.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.8%
Naturalized Citizen
50.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
7.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
50.5%
Latin America
49.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.3%
With a Disability
21.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.9%
Uninsured
8.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
61.8%
Has a Computer
86.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023