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ZIP Code 72853

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,460

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 — 72853

What is the median household income in 72853?
The median household income in 72853 is $47,527 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72853?
The poverty rate in 72853 is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72853?
$99,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72853?
The median gross rent in 72853 is $509 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72853 residents have a college degree?
5.3% of adults in 72853 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,460
Median Income
$47,527
Median Home Value
$99,500
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.7%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,614 (+22.1%) Home Value: +$5,300 (+5.6%) Poverty Rate: -2.0 pp (-14.5%) Bachelor's+: -1.2 pp (-18.5%) Unemployment: -6.0 pp (-69%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,460
Median Age 47.0
Female 46.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.3% White (non-Hisp.) 90.3% Black 0.9% Two or More 2.0% Other 6.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $47,527 ±$12,764
Per Capita Income $52,414
Median Family Income $48,125
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Child Poverty Rate 22.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 16.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.5%
$10–15k
6.5%
$15–25k
6.5%
$25–35k
21.5%
$35–50k
18.9%
$50–75k
25.6%
$75–100k
9.4%
$100–150k
3.3%
$150–200k
1.2%
$200k+
1.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,216
Owner-Occupied 73.3%
Renter-Occupied 26.7%
Vacancy Rate 15.8%
Median Home Value $99,500
Median Gross Rent $509
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 9.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 27.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
24.8%
$50–100k
26.0%
$100–200k
20.0%
$200–300k
21.7%
$300–500k
3.2%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
48.1%
$500–1k
36.5%
$1–1.5k
15.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.2%
1 vehicle
30.6%
2 vehicles
22.4%
3+
42.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
0.2%
5–19 units
5.2%
20+ units
1.8%
Mobile home
18.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.9%
1940–1969
7.5%
1970–1999
32.9%
2000–2009
16.5%
2010+
3.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 76.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 5.3%
Graduate Degree 0.2%
Some College / Associate 28.0%
Less Than High School 2.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 45.2%
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
Work from Home 6.9%
Self-Employed 9.7%
Government Workers 13.1%
Private For-Profit 77.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
17.8%
Manufacturing
17.2%
Agriculture
15.3%
Retail
14.4%
Transportation
9.1%
Arts/Entmt.
6.1%
Construction
5.9%
Prof. Services
4.3%
Public Admin
4.1%
Finance
0.9%
Occupation
Production
30.8%
Food Prep
25.2%
Sales
18.8%
Construction
13.1%
Management
12.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.5 min
Drove Alone 66.5%
Carpool 24.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 6.9%
Walked 1.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,024
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 54.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 24.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
12.2%
35–44
8.9%
45–54
18.9%
55–64
11.9%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
8.8%
85+
2.1%
Under 18: 22.3% Working age (18–64): 77.7% 65 and over: 12.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.7%
Naturalized Citizen 4.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
69.2%
Europe
30.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.8%
With a Disability 18.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.4%
Uninsured 7.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.9%
Has a Computer 94.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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