The U.S. ZIP Code 71972 is associated with Vandervoort, AR in Polk County. It is estimated that 19.7% of residents in the 71972 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 41.2 years. In this Arkansas region, an estimated 77.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $22,352. Approximately 13% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $59,167. The current population estimate for this region is 355.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 71972 is $59,167, while the region's mean household income is $55,637. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,352. The per capita income in ZIP Code 71972 of $22,352 is approximately 15.9% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 13.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately37.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.3% of the population in 71972 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 22.7% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.0% of 71972 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 22.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 25.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 71972 are older than average. The median age of 41.2 years in ZIP Code 71972 is approximately 8.14% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.4% of the population in 71972 falls in the age group 10 to 14 years, while an estimated 20.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 71972 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 21.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 20.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 71972 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 71972 is high blood pressure, as approximately 36.8% of adults 18 and older in this Polk County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 36.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.8% |
| Current asthma | 10.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.9% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71972 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 78.3% of those 18 and above in 71972 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 71972 include obesity (35.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (34.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 78.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 47.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| Current smoking | 26.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 34.7% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.0% |
In ZIP Code 71972, 77.9% of the population graduated high school, while 12.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.9% in this Polk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 10.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 33.6% |
| Associate's degree | 2.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 71972, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 3.7% of 71972 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 71972 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.3%), followed by Some other race (3.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.7% |
In ZIP Code 71972, 96.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Polk County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 71972, an estimated 38.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Polk County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 38.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 71972 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.11 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.03% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.46% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 71972 | 8.99¢/kWh | 7.69¢/kWh | 5.53¢/kWh |
| Arkansas | 11.89¢/kWh | 10.52¢/kWh | 6.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 71972 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.41 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.66 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.02 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.26 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.26 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.73 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.68 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.9 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.79 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.47 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.23 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.96 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 71972, 60.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 39.6 minutes. Approximately 25.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 71972 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 23.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 71972 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.1% |
| Construction | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 23.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 19.0% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |