The U.S. ZIP Code 72461 is associated with Rector, AR in Clay County. The median household income is $40,727, while about 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 72461 is estimated to at 45.5 years, and about 27.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 12.3% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $25,561. The current population estimate for this region is 3,599.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 72461 is $40,727, while the region's mean household income is $57,115. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,561. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72461 of $25,561 is approximately 3.82% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 11.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately18.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 72461 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 72461 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 72461 are older than average. The median age of 45.5 years in ZIP Code 72461 is approximately 19.42% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 72461 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 72461 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.8% |
| 85 years and over | 3.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72461 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 72461 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 72461, 84.4% of the population graduated high school, while 12.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.2% in this Clay County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 43.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.0% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72461, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 2.4% of 72461 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72461 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.6%), followed by Some other race (2.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 72461, 97.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% 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 Clay County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 72461, an estimated 21.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Clay County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.9% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 72461 | 10.78¢/kWh | 9.86¢/kWh | 8.22¢/kWh |
| Arkansas | 12.73¢/kWh | 11.64¢/kWh | 6.4¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.65¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 72461 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.16 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 4.55 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 5.09 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.83 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.89 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 6.22 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.9 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 6.15 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.79 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 5.32 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 4.61 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 3.64 | 5.46 |
In 72461, 49.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.6 minutes. Approximately 23.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72461 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 72461 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 11.0% |
| Construction | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.3% |
| Retail trade | 15.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.1% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.1% |
| Public administration | 2.1% |