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ZIP Code 72949

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Population: 9,474

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 — 72949

What is the median household income in 72949?
The median household income in 72949 is $53,867 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 72949?
The poverty rate in 72949 is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 72949?
$119,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 72949?
The median gross rent in 72949 is $725 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 72949 residents have a college degree?
9.5% of adults in 72949 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,474
Median Income
$53,867
Median Home Value
$119,300
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$20,992 (+63.9%) Home Value: +$7,200 (+6.4%) Poverty Rate: -5.4 pp (-40%) Bachelor's+: -1.8 pp (-15.9%) Unemployment: +1.8 pp (+51.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 9,474
Median Age 43.0
Female 49.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.7% White (non-Hisp.) 86.6% Black 0.2% Asian 0.3% Two or More 10.9% Other 0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $53,867 ±$5,837
Per Capita Income $69,612
Median Family Income $64,898
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Child Poverty Rate 12.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.1%
$10–15k
6.0%
$15–25k
13.4%
$25–35k
7.2%
$35–50k
15.1%
$50–75k
22.8%
$75–100k
12.7%
$100–150k
14.2%
$150–200k
1.1%
$200k+
3.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,179
Owner-Occupied 71.8%
Renter-Occupied 28.2%
Vacancy Rate 11.6%
Median Home Value $119,300
Median Gross Rent $725
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 23.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.2%
$50–100k
25.7%
$100–200k
23.7%
$200–300k
20.9%
$300–500k
6.2%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.9%
$500–1k
68.4%
$1–1.5k
20.7%
$3.5k+
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.1%
1 vehicle
30.6%
2 vehicles
35.4%
3+
28.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
5.3%
5–19 units
3.3%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
12.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.4%
1940–1969
2.7%
1970–1999
19.4%
2000–2009
13.2%
2010+
9.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 9.5%
Graduate Degree 4.0%
Some College / Associate 21.4%
Less Than High School 5.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.4%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Work from Home 1.8%
Self-Employed 7.9%
Government Workers 18.6%
Private For-Profit 73.4%
Industry
Manufacturing
22.8%
Edu/Health
17.4%
Transportation
10.7%
Retail
8.9%
Public Admin
8.9%
Arts/Entmt.
8.2%
Agriculture
6.0%
Construction
5.3%
Finance
4.1%
Prof. Services
3.2%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Management
30.2%
Production
25.8%
Food Prep
18.4%
Sales
14.1%
Construction
11.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.3 min
Drove Alone 82.5%
Carpool 12.8%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 1.8%
Walked 1.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,696
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 53.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
4.5%
25–34
13.2%
35–44
10.2%
45–54
14.3%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
8.6%
75–84
11.5%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 21.6% Working age (18–64): 78.4% 65 and over: 18.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.4%
Naturalized Citizen 92.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
68.3%
Latin America
31.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.5%
With a Disability 22.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.4%
Uninsured 8.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.4%
Has a Computer 90.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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