ZIP Code 71203
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 38,770
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 — 71203
- What is the median household income in 71203?
- The median household income in 71203 is $46,822 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 71203?
- The poverty rate in 71203 is 18.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 71203?
- $181,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 71203?
- The median gross rent in 71203 is $987 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 71203 residents have a college degree?
- 31.5% of adults in 71203 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
38,770
Median Income
$46,822
Median Home Value
$181,200
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.8%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$8,109 (+20.9%)
Home Value:
+$31,700 (+21.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.7 pp (-16.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.2 pp (+15.4%)
Unemployment:
-2.3 pp (-28.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
38,770
Median Age
33.0
Female
51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 45.0%
Black 47.8%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Other 1.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.6%
Chinese
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.4%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$46,822
±$4,185
Per Capita Income
$77,880
Median Family Income
$68,308
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Child Poverty Rate
24.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
18.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.3%
$10–15k
6.6%
$15–25k
10.6%
$25–35k
10.2%
$35–50k
14.3%
$50–75k
13.3%
$75–100k
9.0%
$100–150k
13.6%
$150–200k
5.8%
$200k+
6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
17,178
Owner-Occupied
54.1%
Renter-Occupied
45.9%
Vacancy Rate
13.3%
Median Home Value
$181,200
Median Gross Rent
$987
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
56.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.9%
$50–100k
10.5%
$100–200k
17.2%
$200–300k
23.3%
$300–500k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.9%
$500–1k
45.8%
$1–1.5k
42.0%
$1.5–2k
4.6%
$2–2.5k
1.3%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.9%
1 vehicle
40.8%
2 vehicles
34.0%
3+
17.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.8%
2–4 units
3.1%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
7.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.6%
1940–1969
1.4%
1970–1999
22.9%
2000–2009
15.7%
2010+
11.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
90.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.5%
Graduate Degree
12.0%
Some College / Associate
23.0%
Less Than High School
2.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Work from Home
10.7%
Self-Employed
4.9%
Government Workers
18.4%
Private For-Profit
76.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.3%
Retail
13.1%
Arts/Entmt.
8.2%
Finance
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Prof. Services
6.6%
Public Admin
5.2%
Information
5.0%
Transportation
4.3%
Construction
4.2%
Wholesale
2.2%
Agriculture
1.5%
Occupation
Management
41.3%
Sales
20.4%
Food Prep
20.1%
Production
14.6%
Construction
3.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.0 min
Drove Alone
78.6%
Carpool
9.1%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
10.7%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
14,899
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.7%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
9.6%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
5.5%
75–84
8.0%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 23.8%
Working age (18–64): 76.2%
65 and over: 13.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.7%
Naturalized Citizen
36.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
45.9%
Africa
24.0%
Latin America
23.8%
Europe
5.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.0%
With a Disability
11.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.0%
Uninsured
10.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.2%
Has a Computer
91.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023