The U.S. ZIP Code 72392 is associated with Wheatley, AR in St. Francis County. Approximately 13% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $36,917. Approximately 10.3% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $25,991. The median age in ZIP Code 72392 is approximately 48.1 years, with 36.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 534.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 72392 is $36,917, while the region's mean household income is $63,927. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,991. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72392 of $25,991 is approximately 2.2% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 12.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately32.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.3% of the population in 72392 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.0% of 72392 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 15.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 12.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 72392 are older than average. The median age of 48.1 years in ZIP Code 72392 is approximately 26.25% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 36.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.6% of the population in 72392 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 9.4% are aged 10 to 14 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 72392 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.3% |
| 85 years and over | 5.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 72392 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 50.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 72392 is high cholesterol, as approximately 41.5% of adults 18 and older in this St. Francis County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 50.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.1% |
| Current asthma | 10.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 18.0% |
| High cholesterol | 41.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 5.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72392 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.1% of those 18 and above in 72392 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 72392 include obesity (46.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (40.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 83.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 80.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 49.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.0% |
| Current smoking | 24.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 40.4% |
| Obesity | 46.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 36.2% |
In ZIP Code 72392, 67.0% of the population graduated high school, while 10.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 18.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.4% in this St. Francis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 18.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.9% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72392, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 2.2% of 72392 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72392 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.7%), followed by Black or African American (11.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 72392, 97.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.3% 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 St. Francis County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 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 72392, an estimated 24.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 21.1% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this St. Francis County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 24.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 21.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 72392 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.25 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.43% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.33% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 72392 | 9.65¢/kWh | 7.73¢/kWh | 6.3¢/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 72392 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.32 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.53 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.05 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.62 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.66 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.97 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.83 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.22 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.25 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.67 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.83 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 72392, 51.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.5 minutes. Approximately 25.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72392 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 20.6% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 72392 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 25.8% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 20.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 13.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 1.0% |