ZIP Code 72842
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,000
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 — 72842
- What is the median household income in 72842?
- The median household income in 72842 is $48,611 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 72842?
- The poverty rate in 72842 is 16.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 72842?
- $110,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 72842?
- The median gross rent in 72842 is $745 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 72842 residents have a college degree?
- 11.1% of adults in 72842 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,000
Median Income
$48,611
Median Home Value
$110,600
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.0%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,688 (+16%)
Home Value:
+$38,400 (+53.2%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.6 pp (+83.5%)
Bachelor's+:
-4.8 pp (-30.2%)
Unemployment:
-3.7 pp (-64.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,000
Median Age
45.0
Female
45.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.2%
Black 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Other 1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$48,611
±$8,978
Per Capita Income
$77,153
Median Family Income
$54,519
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Child Poverty Rate
30.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
14.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.4%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
20.8%
$25–35k
12.4%
$35–50k
14.3%
$50–75k
16.6%
$75–100k
3.7%
$100–150k
16.3%
$150–200k
6.7%
$200k+
3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
505
Owner-Occupied
78.7%
Renter-Occupied
21.3%
Vacancy Rate
29.5%
Median Home Value
$110,600
Median Gross Rent
$745
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
20.0%
$50–100k
22.9%
$100–200k
19.6%
$200–300k
20.0%
$300–500k
5.4%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
5.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.9%
1 vehicle
30.3%
2 vehicles
37.6%
3+
28.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.5%
Mobile home
29.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.5%
1940–1969
4.8%
1970–1999
7.9%
2000–2009
15.6%
2010+
4.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
75.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.1%
Graduate Degree
5.1%
Some College / Associate
18.9%
Less Than High School
4.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
Work from Home
9.3%
Self-Employed
10.1%
Government Workers
18.8%
Private For-Profit
68.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.9%
Agriculture
22.6%
Manufacturing
18.1%
Construction
14.1%
Public Admin
3.3%
Retail
3.0%
Arts/Entmt.
2.8%
Prof. Services
1.3%
Transportation
1.0%
Finance
0.8%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Management
31.7%
Production
19.8%
Construction
18.3%
Sales
16.3%
Food Prep
13.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
36.1 min
Drove Alone
79.4%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.3%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
356
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
53.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.8%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
8.5%
25–34
10.1%
35–44
8.8%
45–54
15.8%
55–64
7.8%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
9.6%
85+
9.3%
Under 18: 19.1%
Working age (18–64): 80.9%
65 and over: 20.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.8%
Naturalized Citizen
55.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
72.2%
Asia
27.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.0%
With a Disability
22.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.1%
Uninsured
11.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.6%
Has a Computer
86.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023