The U.S. ZIP Code 72421 is associated with Cash, AR in Craighead County. The median household income is $25,909, while about 31% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 72421 is estimated to at 30.0 years, and about 16.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 3.8% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $13,853. The current population estimate for this region is 447.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 72421 is $25,909, while the region's mean household income is $33,474. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $13,853. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72421 of $13,853 is approximately 47.88% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 30.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately224.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.6% of the population in 72421 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 21.6% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 72421 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 25.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 21.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 72421 are younger than average. The median age of 30.0 years in ZIP Code 72421 is approximately 21.26% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.0% of the population in 72421 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 72421 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 10.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 21.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 1.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 72421, 75.2% of the population graduated high school, while 3.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 50.3% in this Craighead County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 16.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 50.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.2% |
| Associate's degree | 1.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72421, 96.0% is one race, while 4.0% are two or more races. Approximately 8.1% of 72421 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72421 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.6%), followed by Asian (3.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 72421, 93.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% 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 Craighead County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 72421, an estimated 28.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 20.0% 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 Craighead County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 28.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 20.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 72421 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 72421 | 9.67¢/kWh | 8.69¢/kWh | 8.7¢/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 72421 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.08 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.43 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.84 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.12 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.9 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.29 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.02 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.17 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.49 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.88 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 72421, 56.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.8 minutes. Approximately 24.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72421 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 18.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 72421 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 24.6% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 18.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 10.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |