The U.S. ZIP Code 72768 is associated with Sulphur Springs, AR in Benton County. Approximately 15.3% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $25,558. Median househould income in this region is $48,750, while about 6% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 1,243.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 72768 is $48,750, while the region's mean household income is $61,912. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,558. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72768 of $25,558 is approximately 3.83% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 5.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 42.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.1% of the population in 72768 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 72768 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 72768 are older than average. The median age of 42.3 years in ZIP Code 72768 is approximately 11.02% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 72768 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 72768 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72768 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 72768 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 72768, 83.4% of the population graduated high school, while 15.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 48.1% in this Benton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 48.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.9% |
| Associate's degree | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72768, 99.8% is one race, while 0.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 72768 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72768 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 72768, 99.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% 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 Benton County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.6% |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 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 72768, an estimated 24.8% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Benton County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 24.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 72768 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.2 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.21% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.09% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 72768 | 10.38¢/kWh | 8.92¢/kWh | 6.8¢/kWh |
| Arkansas | 13.79¢/kWh | 11.18¢/kWh | 7.19¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 72768 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.28 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.85 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.97 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.5 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.39 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.8 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.79 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.09 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.94 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.3 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.41 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.07 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 72768, 51.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.1 minutes. Approximately 19.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72768 work in retail trade, while an estimated 18.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 72768 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.6% |
| Construction | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.4% |
| Retail trade | 19.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.7% |
| Information | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 18.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 13.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 0.6% |