The U.S. ZIP Code 72436 is associated with Lafe, AR in Greene County. The median household income is at $51,983, while an estimated 12% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in 72436 is estimated to at 47.9 years, and about 13.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 8.7% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $21,556. The current population estimate for this region is 987.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 72436 is $51,983, while the region's mean household income is $53,046. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,556. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72436 of $21,556 is approximately 18.89% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 12.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately26.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.9% of the population in 72436 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 72436 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 28.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 72436 are older than average. The median age of 47.9 years in ZIP Code 72436 is approximately 25.72% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 26.2% of the population in 72436 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.2% of 72436 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 26.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 72436 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 72436 is high blood pressure, as approximately 38.3% of adults 18 and older in this Greene County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.4% |
| High blood pressure | 38.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.4% |
| Current asthma | 9.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72436 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.5% of those 18 and above in 72436 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 72436 include obesity (39.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (32.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 55.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| Current smoking | 22.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 32.4% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.2% |
In ZIP Code 72436, 86.4% of the population graduated high school, while 8.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 51.6% in this Greene County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 51.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.3% |
| Associate's degree | 5.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72436, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 72436 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72436 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.7%), followed by Some other race (2.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.3% |
In ZIP Code 72436, 97.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% 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 Greene County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 72436, an estimated 36.4% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.0% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Greene County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 36.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 72436 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.16 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.24% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.7% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 72436 | 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 72436 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.13 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.37 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.89 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.5 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.87 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.92 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.16 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.99 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.32 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.35 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.69 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 72436, 52.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.7 minutes. Approximately 25.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72436 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 17.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 72436 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.3% |
| Construction | 16.5% |
| Manufacturing | 25.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.3% |
| Retail trade | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 13.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.9% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |