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ZIP Code 70401

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 21,901

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 70401

What is the median household income in 70401?
The median household income in 70401 is $50,995 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 70401?
The poverty rate in 70401 is 19.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 70401?
$226,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 70401?
The median gross rent in 70401 is $977 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 70401 residents have a college degree?
35.0% of adults in 70401 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
21,901
Median Income
$50,995
Median Home Value
$226,800
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
29.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,439 (+32.3%) Home Value: +$39,500 (+21.1%) Poverty Rate: -0.6 pp (-2.9%) Bachelor's+: +6.2 pp (+21.5%) Unemployment: -0.6 pp (-15%)

Demographics

Total Population 21,901
Median Age 29.0
Female 52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.5% White (non-Hisp.) 54.5% Black 37.1% Asian 0.8% Two or More 5.7% Other 1.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.3%
Japanese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.8%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,995 ±$5,482
Per Capita Income $71,256
Median Family Income $66,586
Poverty Rate 19.9%
Child Poverty Rate 26.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 15.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.1%
$10–15k
7.9%
$15–25k
13.8%
$25–35k
7.6%
$35–50k
12.1%
$50–75k
18.9%
$75–100k
9.8%
$100–150k
8.5%
$150–200k
10.4%
$200k+
3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,321
Owner-Occupied 46.4%
Renter-Occupied 53.6%
Vacancy Rate 18.1%
Median Home Value $226,800
Median Gross Rent $977
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 54.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.7%
$50–100k
7.0%
$100–200k
10.0%
$200–300k
31.8%
$300–500k
23.7%
$500k–$1M
6.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.2%
$500–1k
47.9%
$1–1.5k
42.3%
$1.5–2k
4.4%
$2–2.5k
0.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.1%
1 vehicle
43.3%
2 vehicles
33.5%
3+
17.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
52.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.3%
2–4 units
10.8%
5–19 units
12.1%
20+ units
3.2%
Mobile home
5.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.7%
1940–1969
1.5%
1970–1999
22.0%
2000–2009
15.2%
2010+
14.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 88.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 35.0%
Graduate Degree 11.5%
Some College / Associate 21.1%
Less Than High School 5.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 67.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 5.3%
Self-Employed 4.3%
Government Workers 18.8%
Private For-Profit 76.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.0%
Arts/Entmt.
19.7%
Retail
15.1%
Prof. Services
8.7%
Transportation
6.1%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Construction
5.1%
Finance
4.5%
Public Admin
3.0%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale
1.3%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
31.0%
Food Prep
27.8%
Sales
21.3%
Production
12.7%
Construction
7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.8 min
Drove Alone 78.8%
Carpool 13.1%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 5.3%
Walked 1.5%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 8,454
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 37.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.8%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.3%
5–9
7.8%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
12.2%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
9.7%
55–64
3.4%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
7.0%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 25.9% Working age (18–64): 74.1% 65 and over: 11.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.2%
Naturalized Citizen 49.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
66.8%
Asia
18.2%
Europe
8.2%
Africa
5.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.1%
With a Disability 20.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.0%
Uninsured 7.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.3%
Has a Computer 96.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 75.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023