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ZIP Code 72855

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 6,462

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 — 72855

What is the median household income in 72855?
The median household income in 72855 is $51,905 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72855?
The poverty rate in 72855 is 9.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72855?
$119,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72855?
The median gross rent in 72855 is $691 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72855 residents have a college degree?
18.4% of adults in 72855 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,462
Median Income
$51,905
Median Home Value
$119,300
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.6%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,791 (+32.7%) Home Value: +$22,800 (+23.6%) Poverty Rate: -5.4 pp (-37.5%) Bachelor's+: +4.5 pp (+32.4%) Unemployment: +2.9 pp (+78.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 6,462
Median Age 43.0
Female 48.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.0% White (non-Hisp.) 87.4% Black 0.9% Asian 2.6% Two or More 7.6% Other 1.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.3%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,905 ±$3,738
Per Capita Income $86,870
Median Family Income $71,880
Poverty Rate 9.0%
Child Poverty Rate 13.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
6.9%
$15–25k
9.5%
$25–35k
10.7%
$35–50k
14.3%
$50–75k
20.8%
$75–100k
13.2%
$100–150k
11.5%
$150–200k
4.5%
$200k+
3.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,840
Owner-Occupied 77.3%
Renter-Occupied 22.7%
Vacancy Rate 9.7%
Median Home Value $119,300
Median Gross Rent $691
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.4%
$50–100k
29.3%
$100–200k
17.1%
$200–300k
9.6%
$300–500k
7.8%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.6%
$500–1k
83.0%
$1–1.5k
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.3%
1 vehicle
29.7%
2 vehicles
37.2%
3+
28.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
4.2%
5–19 units
0.8%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
5.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.0%
1940–1969
3.5%
1970–1999
26.6%
2000–2009
8.0%
2010+
7.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.4%
Graduate Degree 5.0%
Some College / Associate 17.7%
Less Than High School 2.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.5%
Unemployment Rate 6.6%
Work from Home 2.2%
Self-Employed 6.7%
Government Workers 19.1%
Private For-Profit 73.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.6%
Manufacturing
20.2%
Retail
13.3%
Transportation
6.8%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Construction
5.1%
Agriculture
3.5%
Finance
3.4%
Public Admin
3.1%
Wholesale
2.6%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
Production
27.6%
Management
26.8%
Sales
20.0%
Food Prep
15.0%
Construction
10.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.4 min
Drove Alone 82.4%
Carpool 9.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.2%
Walked 2.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,565
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.9%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
12.6%
35–44
10.8%
45–54
14.7%
55–64
8.3%
65–74
5.4%
75–84
11.9%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 22.8% Working age (18–64): 77.2% 65 and over: 20.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.7%
Naturalized Citizen 60.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
78.7%
Europe
11.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.3%
With a Disability 19.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.0%
Uninsured 8.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 76.4%
Has a Computer 87.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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