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ZIP Code 71038

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Population: 3,797

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 — 71038

What is the median household income in 71038?
The median household income in 71038 is $27,134 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71038?
The poverty rate in 71038 is 30.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 71038?
$85,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71038?
The median gross rent in 71038 is $424 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71038 residents have a college degree?
6.8% of adults in 71038 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,797
Median Income
$27,134
Median Home Value
$85,400
Poverty Rate
30.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.0%
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$387 (+1.4%) Home Value: +$11,000 (+14.8%) Poverty Rate: +2.5 pp (+8.8%) Bachelor's+: -6.8 pp (-50%) Unemployment: +2.8 pp (+45.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,797
Median Age 48.0
Female 49.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.6% White (non-Hisp.) 38.3% Black 58.0% Two or More 3.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $27,134 ±$3,715
Per Capita Income $48,614
Median Family Income $32,409
Poverty Rate 30.8%
Child Poverty Rate 49.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 31.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
15.6%
$10–15k
13.4%
$15–25k
13.5%
$25–35k
24.6%
$35–50k
10.4%
$50–75k
10.1%
$75–100k
8.4%
$100–150k
2.0%
$150–200k
0.8%
$200k+
1.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,014
Owner-Occupied 69.5%
Renter-Occupied 30.5%
Vacancy Rate 21.6%
Median Home Value $85,400
Median Gross Rent $424
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 27.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 61.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
34.6%
$50–100k
25.0%
$100–200k
17.7%
$200–300k
16.2%
$300–500k
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
18.7%
1 vehicle
40.4%
2 vehicles
28.3%
3+
12.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
3.2%
Mobile home
19.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.0%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
21.9%
2000–2009
0.7%
2010+
4.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 74.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 6.8%
Graduate Degree 3.0%
Some College / Associate 17.6%
Less Than High School 5.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 36.7%
Unemployment Rate 9.0%
Work from Home 0.0%
Self-Employed 2.2%
Government Workers 29.5%
Private For-Profit 68.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.3%
Construction
10.4%
Finance
10.3%
Transportation
8.8%
Agriculture
8.4%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Retail
7.1%
Public Admin
5.6%
Wholesale
4.4%
Prof. Services
0.7%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Food Prep
28.6%
Sales
23.3%
Construction
20.0%
Management
14.7%
Production
13.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 33.1 min
Drove Alone 91.8%
Carpool 6.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 0.0%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,579
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 31.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 8.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.8%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
3.7%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
3.3%
25–34
9.6%
35–44
7.9%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
11.2%
75–84
15.5%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 21.7% Working age (18–64): 78.3% 65 and over: 25.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.2%
Naturalized Citizen 71.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.2%
With a Disability 17.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.6%
Uninsured 3.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 48.8%
Has a Computer 83.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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