72903 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 72903, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

72903 is a zip code in Sebastian County, Arkansas, which covers Fort Chaffee, Lon Norris, and Upper, with a total population of 25,855 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 72903 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 72903.

The estimated population of people living in 72903 is 25,855, with a median age of 39.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 72903 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,855
+0.12%
-0.52%
2020
25,824
+4.31%
-
2019
24,758
 -5.3% -
2018
26,143
+0.59%
-
2017
25,989
 - -

Population of 72903 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 72903 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
72.8%
71.3%
 +2.10%
Black/African American
6.6%
7.6%
 -13.16%
Native
1.2%
1.1%
 +9.09%
Hispanic
9.4%
9.9%
 -5.05%
Asian
4.7%
6.1%
 -22.95%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
3.8%
 +31.58%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 72903 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 72903 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 72903 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 72903 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 +0.26% 36.4 -3.19% 41 +1.74%
2020 38.9 -5.35% 37.6 -3.59% 40.3 -6.28%
2019 41.1 +5.93% 39 +8.33% 43 +5.39%
2018 38.8 +0.52% 36 +3.15% 40.8 -1.92%
2017 38.6 - 34.9 - 41.6 -

The median age of the 72903 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 72903 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 1,296 0.44% 1,689 -19.09% 1,268 1,369
10 to 19 1,760 -1.33% 1,588 1.11% 1,728 1,568
20 to 29 2,164 +16.75% 2,003 -4.65% 2,438 1,871
30 to 39 1,498 0.56% 1,246 +24.02% 1,494 1,551
40 to 49 1,463 +5.01% 1,888 -7.72% 1,530 1,730
50 to 59 1,599 -11.78% 1,654 -11.19% 1,406 1,468
60 to 69 1,355 +15.83% 1,691 -7.53% 1,568 1,560
70+ 1,228 +14.55% 1,867 +2.58% 1,401 1,905

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 72903 zip code is $54,009.00.

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 72903.

  • Under 25
    $35,156.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,574.00
  • 45 to 64
    $78,117.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,520.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 72903 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 72903, 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 72903 is currently $78,932.00.

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.

5.99% of households in 72903 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 72903 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 72903 is $34,101.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 72903 by the total population of 72903.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 72903 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 72903 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
    14.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.93%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.54%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 72903 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 72903 zip over the age of 16 is 21,535.

Of those people, a total of 62.30% 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 72903 is 59.70%.

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 72903 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,613 40.90% 18.30%
20 to 24 years 2,553 87.00% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 1,756 86.10% 4.60%
30 to 34 years 1,563 79.90% 3.50%
35 to 44 years 3,026 75.60% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 3,038 80.00% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 1,552 75.50% 1.70%
60 to 64 years 1,821 61.90% 1.70%
65 to 74 years 2,624 22.40% 3.70%
75 years and over 1,989 8.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 72903. 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 16,678 59.90% 3.90%
Black or African American 1,537 67.50% 7.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 213 62.90% 7.50%
Asian 1,055 73.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 10 0.00% 0.00%
Other 798 82.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,244 66.50% 8.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,666 78.30% 4.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,098 59.30% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 72903 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 72903 is 12,851, with median earnings of $34,275.00.

Women in 72903 are earning approximately 78.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,851 $34,275.00
Male 7,052 $39,186.00
Female 5,799 $30,836.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 72903 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 1,203 $77,729.00
Business and Financial 491 $60,885.00
Computer and Mathematical 329 $95,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 276 $105,370.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 81 $58,450.00
Community and Social Service 355 $49,018.00
Legal 85 $82,679.00
Educational and Library 756 $47,778.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 210 $44,907.00
Healthcare Practitioners 948 $65,522.00
Healthcare Support 408 $19,457.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $87,917.00
Law Enforcement 43 $48,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 696 $17,614.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 292 $18,726.00
Personal Care and Service 279 $7,393.00
Sales 1,509 $31,275.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,602 $27,257.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $26,912.00
Construction and Extraction 439 $32,461.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 380 $38,865.00
Production 916 $30,405.00
Transportation and Material Moving 463 $34,226.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 72903 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 72903.

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 930 $80,530.00 273 $64,464.00
Business and Financial 290 $72,734.00 201 $44,427.00
Computer and Mathematical 250 $86,493.00 79 $97,179.00
Architecture and Engineering 271 $105,424.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 70 $59,000.00
Community and Social Service 133 $53,942.00 222 $48,571.00
Legal 60 $74,688.00 25 $0.00
Educational and Library 169 $49,306.00 587 $42,138.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 102 $65,625.00 108 $30,652.00
Healthcare Practitioners 197 $105,350.00 751 $49,013.00
Healthcare Support 74 $20,686.00 334 $16,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $88,542.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $48,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 362 $15,326.00 334 $21,369.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 206 $14,700.00 86 $18,868.00
Personal Care and Service 72 $5,875.00 207 $9,861.00
Sales 713 $44,201.00 796 $24,345.00
Office and Administrative Support 467 $52,801.00 1,135 $25,365.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $26,912.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 439 $32,461.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 380 $38,865.00 0 $0.00
Production 512 $31,681.00 404 $24,956.00
Transportation and Material Moving 421 $35,275.00 42 $13,194.00

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 11,024 households in 72903, with an average household size of 2.28 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 6,552 families living in the 72903 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 72903:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,177 503 872 4,472
Average Household Size 3.04 2.42 2.88 1.26
Total Families 5,177 503 872 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.12 2.69 0

Poverty

Of the 6,552 families living in 72903, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 72903:

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 12,034 housing units in 72903.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,024 91.61%
Vacant 1,010 8.39%

43.49% of the total 12,034 housing units in 72903 are rental units. This is approximately 5,233 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,588 are occupied by the owner - or 46.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 72903 is $729.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 72903 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
    203
  • Less than $500
    617
  • $500 to $999
    3,493
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    931
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    146
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    10
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    36
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 72903 is $181,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 72903 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    150
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    592
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,174
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,266
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,295
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    803
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    233
  • $1,000,000 or more
    75

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 72903. The chart below shows the number of properties in 72903 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    182
  • 1940 to 1949
    232
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,190
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,243
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,375
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,914
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,113
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,159
  • 2010 to 2013
    626
  • 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 72903 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    879
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,844
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,385
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,916

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 72903 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 72903 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 72903.

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
    608
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,224
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,471
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,783
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,246
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    478
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    618
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    12
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    105
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    40
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    178
  • 90 or more minutes
    244

Summary

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