The U.S. ZIP Code 72934 is associated with Chester, AR in Crawford County. It is estimated that 39.4% of residents in the 72934 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 52.0 years. Approximately 8.5% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $18,009. Median househould income is approximately $25,847, and an estimated 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 678.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 72934 is $25,847, while the region's mean household income is $34,569. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,009. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72934 of $18,009 is approximately 32.24% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 10.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately13.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.2% of the population in 72934 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 23.5% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 72934 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 19.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 23.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 26.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 72934 are older than average. The median age of 52.0 years in ZIP Code 72934 is approximately 36.48% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 90.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 39.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.1% of the population in 72934 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.7% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 72934 residents are aged 55 to 59 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 14.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 11.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72934 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 72934 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 72934, 66.5% of the population graduated high school, while 8.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 45.7% in this Crawford County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 21.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 45.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 6.3% |
| Associate's degree | 6.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72934, 94.0% is one race, while 6.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.7% of 72934 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72934 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.9%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (5.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.3% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 72934, 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 Crawford 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 72934, an estimated 49.7% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 11.9% 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 Crawford County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 7.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 49.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 72934 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.21 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.46% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.94% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 72934 | 8.5¢/kWh | 7.12¢/kWh | 5.13¢/kWh |
| Arkansas | 11.6¢/kWh | 10.16¢/kWh | 6.18¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.44¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 72934 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.44 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.87 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.27 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.31 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.04 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.03 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.07 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.8 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.42 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.67 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.01 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 72934, 38.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.7 minutes. Approximately 25.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72934 work in construction, while an estimated 17.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 72934 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 8.5% |
| Construction | 25.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 15.3% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |