ZIP Code 70426
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 5,880
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 — 70426
- What is the median household income in 70426?
- The median household income in 70426 is $24,915 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 70426?
- The poverty rate in 70426 is 22.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 70426?
- $124,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 70426?
- The median gross rent in 70426 is $621 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 70426 residents have a college degree?
- 7.2% of adults in 70426 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,880
Median Income
$24,915
Median Home Value
$124,500
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
14.3%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-14,898 (-37.4%)
Home Value:
+$23,600 (+23.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+11.3 pp (+105.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-5.0 pp (-41%)
Unemployment:
+1.0 pp (+7.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
5,880
Median Age
43.0
Female
39.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 51.9%
Black 43.4%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Other 1.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$24,915
±$11,010
Per Capita Income
$55,895
Median Family Income
$46,450
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Child Poverty Rate
31.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
22.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.8%
$10–15k
20.9%
$15–25k
22.4%
$25–35k
6.3%
$35–50k
7.4%
$50–75k
15.1%
$75–100k
10.4%
$100–150k
8.1%
$150–200k
0.5%
$200k+
2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,616
Owner-Occupied
67.8%
Renter-Occupied
32.2%
Vacancy Rate
24.4%
Median Home Value
$124,500
Median Gross Rent
$621
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
29.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
75.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
28.5%
$50–100k
16.0%
$100–200k
14.5%
$200–300k
18.0%
$300–500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
4.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
38.9%
$500–1k
57.6%
$1–1.5k
3.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.7%
1 vehicle
45.9%
2 vehicles
24.7%
3+
20.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
1.3%
Mobile home
36.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.8%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
18.5%
2000–2009
26.5%
2010+
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
75.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
7.2%
Graduate Degree
3.6%
Some College / Associate
21.7%
Less Than High School
7.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
30.8%
Unemployment Rate
14.3%
Work from Home
2.6%
Self-Employed
15.4%
Government Workers
23.0%
Private For-Profit
61.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
44.7%
Manufacturing
17.5%
Retail
7.7%
Construction
6.3%
Arts/Entmt.
5.0%
Prof. Services
3.4%
Information
3.3%
Transportation
2.0%
Public Admin
2.0%
Agriculture
1.1%
Finance
0.9%
Wholesale
0.6%
Occupation
Management
37.6%
Food Prep
22.7%
Sales
18.0%
Production
12.6%
Construction
9.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.6 min
Drove Alone
79.8%
Carpool
13.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.6%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,977
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.1%
5–9
6.5%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
18.0%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
9.2%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
10.6%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 18.2%
Working age (18–64): 81.8%
65 and over: 17.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.6%
Naturalized Citizen
33.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
81.8%
Asia
18.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.6%
With a Disability
26.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.1%
Uninsured
6.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
58.8%
Has a Computer
78.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023