72342 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 72342, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

72342 is a zip code in Phillips County, Arkansas, which covers Hornor, Lake, St. Francis, Spring Creek, and Tappan, with a total population of 4,024 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 72342 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 72342.

The estimated population of people living in 72342 is 4,024, with a median age of 42.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 72342 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,024
 -10.32% -25.78%
2020
4,487
 -4.65% -
2019
4,706
 -5.24% -
2018
4,966
 -8.41% -
2017
5,422
 - -

Population of 72342 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 72342 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
27.5%
32.5%
 -15.38%
Black/African American
69.1%
65.8%
 +5.02%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
0.6%
 +266.67%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.8%
 +50.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 72342 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 72342 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 72342 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 72342 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.5 +6.52% 38.5 +9.69% 47.4 -1.25%
2020 39.9 +9.02% 35.1 +2.63% 48 +18.52%
2019 36.6 +2.81% 34.2 +3.95% 40.5 +6.3%
2018 35.6 +9.54% 32.9 +8.58% 38.1 +5.83%
2017 32.5 - 30.3 - 36 -

The median age of the 72342 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 72342 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 9 547 -56.14% 341 -84.19% 284 128
10 to 19 465 -65.83% 263 +27.43% 222 330
20 to 29 369 -32.52% 563 -61.85% 197 269
30 to 39 247 5.93% 262 -11.44% 234 232
40 to 49 307 -82.54% 269 +6.19% 110 277
50 to 59 323 -29.16% 330 -26.02% 216 249
60 to 69 232 +35.18% 318 +29.35% 313 415
70+ 283 -43.11% 303 +30.17% 178 370

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 72342 zip code is $25,217.00.

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 72342.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $34,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $14,559.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,076.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 72342 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 72342, 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 72342 is currently $42,294.00.

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.

3.01% of households in 72342 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 72342 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    49.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.54%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.68%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 72342 is $19,065.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 72342 by the total population of 72342.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 72342 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 72342 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
    8.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.46%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 72342 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 72342 zip over the age of 16 is 3,232.

Of those people, a total of 43.90% 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 72342 is 35.40%.

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 72342 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 172 16.30% 100.00%
20 to 24 years 172 96.50% 34.90%
25 to 29 years 294 55.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 145 66.90% 24.70%
35 to 44 years 521 66.80% 12.90%
45 to 54 years 370 57.30% 39.20%
55 to 59 years 282 62.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 385 27.80% 25.20%
65 to 74 years 493 17.40% 11.60%
75 years and over 398 9.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 72342. 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 971 43.30% 3.60%
Black or African American 2,180 43.30% 27.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 33 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 48 43.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 90 70.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 922 42.30% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 72342 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 72342 is 1,143, with median earnings of $35,544.00.

Women in 72342 are earning approximately 74.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,143 $35,544.00
Male 547 $37,290.00
Female 596 $27,946.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 72342 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 84 $108,750.00
Business and Financial 78 $22,074.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $41,198.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 208 $38,727.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 85 $46,926.00
Healthcare Support 41 $20,066.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $17,368.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $34,107.00
Sales 138 $35,616.00
Office and Administrative Support 86 $28,618.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $37,273.00
Production 72 $26,364.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $25,625.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 72342 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 72342.

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 51 $223,179.00 33 $41,750.00
Business and Financial 16 $0.00 62 $21,649.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00 24 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 86 $39,889.00 122 $32,692.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 81 $47,061.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 41 $20,066.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2 $0.00 38 $21,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 7 $0.00
Sales 78 $0.00 60 $13,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 12 $0.00 74 $29,013.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $37,273.00 0 $0.00
Production 56 $30,536.00 16 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $25,625.00 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 1,626 households in 72342, with an average household size of 2.37 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 837 families living in the 72342 zip code with an average family size of 3.48 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 72342:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 360 63 414 789
Average Household Size 3.09 4.68 3.7 1.16
Total Families 360 63 414 0
Average Household Size 3.03 4.68 3.69 0

Poverty

Of the 837 families living in 72342, 30.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 72342:

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 2,396 housing units in 72342.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,626 67.86%
Vacant 770 32.14%

40.36% of the total 2,396 housing units in 72342 are rental units. This is approximately 967 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 558 are occupied by the owner - or 23.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 72342 is $603.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 72342 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
    101
  • Less than $500
    376
  • $500 to $999
    393
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    175
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    19
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 72342 is $104,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 72342 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    147
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    182
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    26
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    48
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    25
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    15
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 72342. The chart below shows the number of properties in 72342 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    223
  • 1940 to 1949
    100
  • 1950 to 1959
    295
  • 1960 to 1969
    357
  • 1970 to 1979
    726
  • 1980 to 1989
    332
  • 1990 to 1999
    280
  • 2000 to 2009
    63
  • 2010 to 2013
    20
  • 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 72342 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    470
  • 1 vehicle available
    598
  • 2 vehicles available
    423
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    135

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 72342 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 72342 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 72342.

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
    70
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    361
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    161
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    151
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    80
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    16
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    19
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    4
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    6
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    110
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    13
  • 90 or more minutes
    67

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 72342 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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