The U.S. ZIP Code 72017 is associated with Biscoe, AR in Prairie County. Approximately 9.9% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $26,902. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $26,190, and approximately 11% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 72017 is approximately 56.9 years, and 41.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 509.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 72017 is $26,190, while the region's mean household income is $47,634. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,902. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72017 of $26,902 is approximately 1.22% more than the per capita income in Arkansas overall of $26,577. An estimated 11.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately15.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 72017 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 2.0% of 72017 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 21.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 72017 are older than average. The median age of 56.9 years in ZIP Code 72017 is approximately 49.34% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 41.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 22.4% of the population in 72017 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 72017 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 22.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72017 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 72017 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 72017, 81.8% of the population graduated high school, while 9.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.5% in this Prairie County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 46.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.8% |
| Associate's degree | 1.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72017, 99.6% is one race, while 0.4% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 72017 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72017 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (71.3%), followed by Black or African American (28.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71.3% |
| Black or African American | 28.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 72017, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% 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 Prairie County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 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 72017, an estimated 21.4% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 15.3% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Prairie County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 12.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 72017 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.29 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.4% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 72017 | 9.65¢/kWh | 7.73¢/kWh | 6.3¢/kWh |
| Arkansas | 12.77¢/kWh | 10.12¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 72017 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.56 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.27 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.96 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.9 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.25 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.02 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.51 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.8 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.84 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 72017, 46.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.9 minutes. Approximately 26.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72017 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.2% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 72017 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.5% |
| Construction | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 19.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 1.5% |