ZIP Code 71202
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 26,791
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 — 71202
- What is the median household income in 71202?
- The median household income in 71202 is $26,883 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 71202?
- The poverty rate in 71202 is 44.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 71202?
- $77,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 71202?
- The median gross rent in 71202 is $827 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 71202 residents have a college degree?
- 10.9% of adults in 71202 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
26,791
Median Income
$26,883
Median Home Value
$77,400
Poverty Rate
44.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.8%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,598 (+15.5%)
Home Value:
+$12,800 (+19.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.1 pp (-8.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.3 pp (+43.4%)
Unemployment:
+1.3 pp (+10.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
26,791
Median Age
34.0
Female
49.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 11.0%
Black 84.0%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Other 1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$26,883
±$2,673
Per Capita Income
$40,349
Median Family Income
$30,137
Poverty Rate
44.2%
Child Poverty Rate
69.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
44.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
16.5%
$10–15k
13.7%
$15–25k
17.1%
$25–35k
10.6%
$35–50k
15.0%
$50–75k
15.4%
$75–100k
6.4%
$100–150k
4.2%
$150–200k
0.6%
$200k+
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
11,119
Owner-Occupied
43.9%
Renter-Occupied
56.1%
Vacancy Rate
20.4%
Median Home Value
$77,400
Median Gross Rent
$827
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
37.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
59.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
23.4%
$50–100k
47.1%
$100–200k
15.5%
$200–300k
3.9%
$300–500k
2.6%
$500k–$1M
0.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
20.8%
$500–1k
52.5%
$1–1.5k
20.0%
$1.5–2k
6.4%
$2–2.5k
0.1%
$3.5k+
0.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
19.9%
1 vehicle
45.9%
2 vehicles
25.3%
3+
9.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.1%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
8.3%
5–19 units
2.2%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
10.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.2%
1940–1969
4.7%
1970–1999
24.8%
2000–2009
9.0%
2010+
4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
76.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.9%
Graduate Degree
3.8%
Some College / Associate
25.9%
Less Than High School
4.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.1%
Unemployment Rate
13.8%
Work from Home
4.4%
Self-Employed
5.8%
Government Workers
15.1%
Private For-Profit
78.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.8%
Arts/Entmt.
16.6%
Retail
13.3%
Prof. Services
8.4%
Transportation
7.3%
Public Admin
6.1%
Finance
5.7%
Construction
3.5%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Information
1.1%
Wholesale
1.0%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Food Prep
36.5%
Sales
22.7%
Management
20.7%
Production
13.2%
Construction
6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.8 min
Drove Alone
71.9%
Carpool
16.3%
Public Transit
3.2%
Work from Home
4.4%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
8,852
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
15.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
2.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.5%
5–9
8.5%
10–14
8.6%
15–19
8.9%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
11.8%
35–44
14.6%
45–54
9.5%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
9.3%
85+
3.0%
Under 18: 30.5%
Working age (18–64): 69.5%
65 and over: 13.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.6%
Naturalized Citizen
84.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
60.0%
Asia
30.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.8%
With a Disability
16.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.9%
Uninsured
7.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
68.4%
Has a Computer
82.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023