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ZIP Code 71040

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 7,705

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 — 71040

What is the median household income in 71040?
The median household income in 71040 is $31,962 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71040?
The poverty rate in 71040 is 23.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 71040?
$76,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71040?
The median gross rent in 71040 is $680 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71040 residents have a college degree?
11.3% of adults in 71040 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,705
Median Income
$31,962
Median Home Value
$76,900
Poverty Rate
23.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.7%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,838 (+27.2%) Home Value: +$300 (+0.4%) Poverty Rate: -7.9 pp (-25.2%) Bachelor's+: -0.7 pp (-5.8%) Unemployment: -3.9 pp (-51.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,705
Median Age 40.0
Female 41.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.9% White (non-Hisp.) 43.0% Black 52.5% Asian 0.3% Two or More 3.6% Other 0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $31,962 ±$4,809
Per Capita Income $61,746
Median Family Income $48,324
Poverty Rate 23.5%
Child Poverty Rate 50.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 29.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.2%
$10–15k
12.1%
$15–25k
14.1%
$25–35k
13.7%
$35–50k
12.3%
$50–75k
10.8%
$75–100k
7.1%
$100–150k
10.6%
$150–200k
3.7%
$200k+
1.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,416
Owner-Occupied 69.7%
Renter-Occupied 30.3%
Vacancy Rate 30.5%
Median Home Value $76,900
Median Gross Rent $680
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 72.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
32.6%
$50–100k
26.3%
$100–200k
11.8%
$200–300k
12.4%
$300–500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.5%
$500–1k
71.7%
$1–1.5k
11.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.4%
1 vehicle
42.1%
2 vehicles
28.0%
3+
17.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.3%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
0.3%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
23.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.7%
1940–1969
2.0%
1970–1999
27.4%
2000–2009
9.1%
2010+
6.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 79.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 11.3%
Graduate Degree 3.3%
Some College / Associate 15.5%
Less Than High School 3.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 33.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Work from Home 2.8%
Self-Employed 8.7%
Government Workers 28.7%
Private For-Profit 62.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.5%
Manufacturing
13.6%
Public Admin
13.6%
Retail
9.7%
Agriculture
8.6%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Arts/Entmt.
6.0%
Construction
4.5%
Transportation
3.7%
Finance
1.3%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Food Prep
37.0%
Management
24.1%
Sales
14.8%
Construction
12.2%
Production
11.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.1 min
Drove Alone 80.8%
Carpool 14.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.8%
Walked 0.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,375
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 34.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 8.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.5%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
4.5%
25–34
13.7%
35–44
18.6%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
12.4%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 17.2% Working age (18–64): 82.8% 65 and over: 19.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 75.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
56.6%
Europe
24.5%
Asia
18.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.9%
With a Disability 15.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.6%
Uninsured 4.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 51.7%
Has a Computer 81.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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