72513 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 72513, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

72513 is a zip code in Fulton County, Izard County, and Sharp County, Arkansas, which covers Pleasant Ridge, Strawberry, Jefferson, Davidson, Lave Creek, and Richwoods, with a total population of 2,616 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 72513 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 72513.

The estimated population of people living in 72513 is 2,616, with a median age of 52.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 72513 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,616
+10.75%
-6.84%
2020
2,362
 -1.46% -
2019
2,397
 -17.03% -
2018
2,889
+2.88%
-
2017
2,808
 - -

Population of 72513 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 72513 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
94.3%
93.9%
 +0.43%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%
Native
0.5%
1.5%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
2.3%
1.6%
 +43.75%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
2.1%
 +14.29%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 72513 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 72513 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 72513 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 72513 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.3 +4.81% 44.3 +6.24% 58 +4.88%
2020 49.9 -4.22% 41.7 -17.91% 55.3 +4.93%
2019 52.1 +12.04% 50.8 +16.78% 52.7 +4.56%
2018 46.5 -8.82% 43.5 -12.83% 50.4 -2.33%
2017 51 - 49.9 - 51.6 -

The median age of the 72513 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 72513 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 9 138 -30.46% 120 +21.3% 72 138
10 to 19 232 -18.42% 180 -69.46% 163 72
20 to 29 113 +19.1% 112 +12.01% 132 126
30 to 39 61 +106.23% 111 -14.64% 142 77
40 to 49 158 11.61% 114 +50.04% 149 154
50 to 59 217 -4.73% 168 +21.2% 171 196
60 to 69 220 -18.89% 285 +18.64% 176 325
70+ 261 -34.05% 318 +11.31% 171 352

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 72513 zip code is $36,369.00.

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 72513.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $32,436.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,592.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 72513 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 72513, 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 72513 is currently $48,136.00.

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.

2.27% of households in 72513 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 72513 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.54%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.06%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.68%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.27%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 72513 is $21,290.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 72513 by the total population of 72513.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 72513 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 72513 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
    4.72%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9.37%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 72513 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 72513 zip over the age of 16 is 2,307.

Of those people, a total of 44.80% 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 72513 is 43.80%.

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 72513 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 136 64.70% 5.70%
20 to 24 years 49 51.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 209 94.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 88 80.70% 19.70%
35 to 44 years 280 38.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 362 75.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 159 44.70% 4.20%
60 to 64 years 205 22.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 485 27.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 334 5.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 72513. 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 2,214 45.60% 2.20%
Black or African American 14 35.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 63 30.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 38 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,180 46.30% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 72513 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 72513 is 1,011, with median earnings of $27,782.00.

Women in 72513 are earning approximately 77.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,011 $27,782.00
Male 429 $30,859.00
Female 582 $24,024.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 72513 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 70 $33,611.00
Business and Financial 43 $42,443.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 42 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $46,678.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 98 $48,462.00
Healthcare Support 51 $22,150.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $38,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 107 $12,813.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 86 $32,611.00
Personal Care and Service 105 $21,925.00
Sales 32 $16,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 69 $6,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $35,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 12 $0.00
Production 37 $7,868.00
Transportation and Material Moving 75 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 72513 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 72513.

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 30 $0.00 40 $31,400.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 32 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 32 $0.00 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 75 $46,678.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $0.00 67 $39,750.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 40 $21,600.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $38,125.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 53 $0.00 54 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 31 $18,942.00 55 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 98 $22,100.00
Sales 20 $28,214.00 12 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 3 $0.00 66 $6,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $35,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 13 $0.00 24 $8,529.00
Transportation and Material Moving 75 $0.00 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 1,103 households in 72513, with an average household size of 2.21 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 679 families living in the 72513 zip code with an average family size of 2.82 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 72513:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 466 35 178 424
Average Household Size 2.75 2.74 3.13 1.19
Total Families 466 35 178 0
Average Household Size 2.75 2.51 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 679 families living in 72513, 8.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 72513:

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 1,319 housing units in 72513.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,103 83.62%
Vacant 216 16.38%

17.36% of the total 1,319 housing units in 72513 are rental units. This is approximately 229 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 836 are occupied by the owner - or 63.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 72513 is $479.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 72513 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
    38
  • Less than $500
    129
  • $500 to $999
    100
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 72513 is $101,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 72513 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    208
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    203
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    146
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    117
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    128
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    34
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 72513. The chart below shows the number of properties in 72513 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    6
  • 1940 to 1949
    11
  • 1950 to 1959
    18
  • 1960 to 1969
    165
  • 1970 to 1979
    352
  • 1980 to 1989
    258
  • 1990 to 1999
    271
  • 2000 to 2009
    189
  • 2010 to 2013
    49
  • 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 72513 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    64
  • 1 vehicle available
    351
  • 2 vehicles available
    352
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    336

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 72513 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 72513 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 72513.

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
    66
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    152
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    312
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    43
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    144
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    59
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    15
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    15
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    52
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    9
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 72513 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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