72150 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 72150, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

72150 is a zip code in Grant County and Jefferson County, Arkansas, which covers Calvert, Darysaw, Davis, Dekalb, Franklin, Merry Green, River, Simpson, Tennessee, and Washington, with a total population of 12,338 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 72150 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 72150.

The estimated population of people living in 72150 is 12,338, with a median age of 39.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 72150 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,338
 -0.67% -2.68%
2020
12,421
 -2% -
2019
12,675
+2.18%
-
2018
12,405
 -2.15% -
2017
12,678
 - -

Population of 72150 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 72150 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.8%
95%
 -2.32%
Black/African American
1.6%
2.5%
 -36.00%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
1.7%
0.7%
 +142.86%
Asian
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.6%
 +56.25%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 72150 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 72150 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 72150 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 72150 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.6 -4.12% 38.3 -3.04% 41.5 -6.53%
2020 41.3 -0.72% 39.5 -0.5% 44.4 +1.6%
2019 41.6 +0.24% 39.7 +1.02% 43.7 +0.46%
2018 41.5 +2.98% 39.3 +1.29% 43.5 +3.82%
2017 40.3 - 38.8 - 41.9 -

The median age of the 72150 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 72150 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 706 +15.57% 776 -30.23% 799 565
10 to 19 946 -3.19% 739 +21.71% 850 897
20 to 29 792 -17.62% 772 -17.74% 661 640
30 to 39 820 +22.79% 763 +12.06% 995 854
40 to 49 807 -21.71% 872 -14.27% 641 735
50 to 59 886 -15.28% 892 -2.69% 752 855
60 to 69 716 -7.13% 679 +2.37% 650 686
70+ 646 +21.43% 866 +11.9% 793 965

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 72150 zip code is $62,921.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 72150.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,279.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,875.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,271.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 72150 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 72150, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 72150 is currently $81,948.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.80% of households in 72150 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 72150 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.54%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.24%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 72150 is $32,871.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 72150 by the total population of 72150.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 72150 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 72150 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 72150 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 72150 zip over the age of 16 is 9,751.

Of those people, a total of 54.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 72150 is 52.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 72150 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 524 46.90% 32.10%
20 to 24 years 661 71.40% 16.00%
25 to 29 years 640 91.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 849 80.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,562 75.90% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 1,548 66.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 873 58.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 817 49.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,276 10.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,001 5.90% 15.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 72150. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,117 54.30% 3.40%
Black or African American 200 30.50% 52.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 47 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 38 100.00% 0.00%
Other 135 71.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 201 48.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 204 47.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,058 54.20% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 72150 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 72150 is 5,070, with median earnings of $44,323.00.

Women in 72150 are earning approximately 69.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,070 $44,323.00
Male 2,773 $55,778.00
Female 2,297 $38,529.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 72150 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 568 $90,038.00
Business and Financial 252 $44,816.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $55,900.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $76,471.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 110 $0.00
Legal 53 $0.00
Educational and Library 377 $45,018.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $31,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 400 $39,273.00
Healthcare Support 50 $31,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 131 $47,153.00
Food Preparation and Serving 234 $10,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 110 $14,265.00
Personal Care and Service 79 $40,324.00
Sales 487 $53,711.00
Office and Administrative Support 555 $31,675.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 86 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 381 $45,120.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 302 $58,235.00
Production 305 $43,506.00
Transportation and Material Moving 157 $66,033.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 72150 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 72150.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 333 $94,033.00 235 $38,250.00
Business and Financial 104 $84,700.00 148 $43,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 64 $56,100.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $76,471.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 81 $0.00 29 $0.00
Legal 25 $0.00 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $0.00 341 $44,632.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 34 $31,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $7,440.00 359 $39,841.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 50 $31,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 59 $41,993.00 72 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 92 $9,800.00 142 $10,833.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 76 $68,015.00 34 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $0.00 41 $14,063.00
Sales 300 $44,342.00 187 $54,398.00
Office and Administrative Support 85 $12,102.00 470 $31,850.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 86 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 381 $45,120.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 290 $57,941.00 12 $0.00
Production 263 $44,787.00 42 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 157 $66,033.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,767 households in 72150, with an average household size of 2.56 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,384 families living in the 72150 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 72150:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,437 279 668 1,383
Average Household Size 3.02 2.96 3.75 1.08
Total Families 2,437 279 668 0
Average Household Size 2.99 2.31 3.48 0

Poverty

Of the 3,384 families living in 72150, 9.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 72150:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,356 housing units in 72150.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,767 89.00%
Vacant 589 11.00%

20.87% of the total 5,356 housing units in 72150 are rental units. This is approximately 1,118 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,492 are occupied by the owner - or 65.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 72150 is $759.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 72150 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    157
  • Less than $500
    114
  • $500 to $999
    778
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    215
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    11
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 72150 is $150,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 72150 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    568
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    632
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    538
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    755
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    683
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    280
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    31
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 72150. The chart below shows the number of properties in 72150 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    246
  • 1940 to 1949
    39
  • 1950 to 1959
    115
  • 1960 to 1969
    300
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,026
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,164
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,097
  • 2000 to 2009
    820
  • 2010 to 2013
    549
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 72150 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    171
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,429
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,811
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,356

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 72150 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 72150 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 72150.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    162
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    631
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    309
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    429
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    396
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    104
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    510
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    228
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    367
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    898
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    359
  • 90 or more minutes
    165

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 72150 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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