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Zip Code 72042 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    5,209
  • Density
    22 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $67,400
  • Med. Rent
    $639

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 72042 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#1,699 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 94%
#2,930 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Poor Households 41.13%
#4,715 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Females 52.47%
#5,125 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Population Not Enrolled In School 78.17%
#6,212 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Owner-to-tenant Housing Occupied Ratio 1:0.48

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 72042 is 5,209 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.10 | Zip Code 72042 land area is 236.887 sq. miles | Population density is 21.99 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 44.3
Median Age - Male 43
Median Age - Female 45.2

Median age of zip code 72042 is 3.7% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 19.1% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 72042 is 6.1% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 20.1% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 72042 median age is 4.9% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 17.4% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 4397
Black or African American population 655
Asian population 0
American Indian and Alaska Native population 17
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 30

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.1% Czech 0%
Danish 0% Dutch 0.8%
English 6.7% French No Basque 2.7%
French Canadian 0.2% German 7%
Greek 0% Hungarian 0%
Irish 8.1% Italian 0.2%
Lithuanian 0% Norwegian 0.1%
Polish 0.1% Portuguese 0%
Russian 0% Scotch-Irish 1.4%
Scottish 1% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 0.2% Swedish 0.1%
Swiss 0% Ukrainian 0%
USA 15.6% Welsh 0%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 26.3%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 1403
Married couples 79.47%
Other couples 20.53%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 27.23% 41.13%
$30,000 and $50,000 17.32% 18.86%
$50,000 and $100,000 42.41% 30.73%
$100,000 and $200,000 10.05% 7.39%
$200,000 or more 2.99% 1.88%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 99.82%
Spanish language 0.18%
Other European language 0%
Asian language 0%
Other language 0%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 2232
Detached housing units 76.88%
Attached housing units 0.36%
2 units 1.66%
3 - 4 units 0.81%
5 - 9 units 0%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 1.21%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 19.09%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 94.09%
Use public transportation 0.73%
Use Motorcycle 0.17%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 1.94%
Work at home 3.06%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.35%
Attend Public School 17.15%
Attend college undergraduate program 1.89%
Attent graduate studies 0.44%
Not enrolled in school 78.17%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 10.26%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 12.6%
High school diploma 37.39%
Some college, no degree 22.49%
Associate degree 6.88%
Bachelor's degree 9.71%
Graduate or professional degree 0.68%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 144
Retail Trade 28
Other Services (except Public Administration) 21
Health Care and Social Assistance 16
Transportation and Warehousing 14
Construction 14
Manufacturing 10
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 7
Accommodation and Food Services 6
Wholesale Trade 5
Finance and Insurance 5
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 4
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 4
Information 3
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 3
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 2
Management of Companies and Enterprises 1
Educational Services 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 86.81%
Housing vacant 13.19%
Housing occupied by owner 67.43%
Housing occupied by tenant 32.57%
Total Rented Units 727
Median Contract Gross Rent $385
Median Gross Rent $639
Median Home Value $67,400

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 72042 median gross rent is 65.97% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $0
1 Bedroom $0
2 Bedrooms $0
3 Bedrooms $0
4 Bedrooms $0
AVERAGE RENT $0

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 2571
Detached housing units 78.1%
Attached housing units 0.31%
2 units 1.44%
3 - 4 units 1.09%
5 - 9 units 0%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 1.05%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 18.01%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $837,100
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $451,300
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $385,800

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