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ZIP Code 71227

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,099

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 — 71227

What is the median household income in 71227?
The median household income in 71227 is $60,810 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71227?
The poverty rate in 71227 is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 71227?
$209,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71227?
The median gross rent in 71227 is $935 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71227 residents have a college degree?
28.1% of adults in 71227 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,099
Median Income
$60,810
Median Home Value
$209,900
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.3%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,587 (+10.1%) Home Value: +$99,000 (+89.3%) Poverty Rate: +1.3 pp (+12.4%) Bachelor's+: -3.8 pp (-11.9%) Unemployment: -1.4 pp (-37.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,099
Median Age 37.0
Female 51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.4% White (non-Hisp.) 85.9% Black 2.7% Asian 1.6% Two or More 5.0% Other 1.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.1%
Puerto Rican
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,810 ±$11,379
Per Capita Income $97,532
Median Family Income $74,050
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Child Poverty Rate 12.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
3.6%
$15–25k
12.4%
$25–35k
10.1%
$35–50k
10.9%
$50–75k
17.4%
$75–100k
6.6%
$100–150k
18.4%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
10.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,624
Owner-Occupied 75.0%
Renter-Occupied 25.0%
Vacancy Rate 8.4%
Median Home Value $209,900
Median Gross Rent $935
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.0%
$50–100k
11.9%
$100–200k
15.1%
$200–300k
20.3%
$300–500k
14.9%
$500k–$1M
12.6%
$1M+
3.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.0%
$500–1k
75.1%
$1–1.5k
5.6%
$1.5–2k
5.0%
$2–2.5k
1.0%
$2.5–3.5k
5.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.4%
1 vehicle
28.6%
2 vehicles
40.3%
3+
29.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.5%
2–4 units
1.2%
Mobile home
32.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.1%
1940–1969
1.7%
1970–1999
14.6%
2000–2009
19.6%
2010+
14.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 28.1%
Graduate Degree 11.8%
Some College / Associate 27.1%
Less Than High School 0.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.0%
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
Work from Home 3.1%
Self-Employed 4.1%
Government Workers 19.4%
Private For-Profit 76.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.1%
Finance
9.2%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Construction
7.8%
Retail
6.5%
Agriculture
6.3%
Public Admin
5.1%
Transportation
5.0%
Prof. Services
4.1%
Wholesale
2.1%
Arts/Entmt.
1.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Management
43.2%
Sales
24.8%
Construction
14.7%
Food Prep
9.6%
Production
7.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.8 min
Drove Alone 90.1%
Carpool 6.4%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.1%
Walked 0.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,487
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 56.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
10.2%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
3.2%
25–34
10.5%
35–44
15.0%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
3.2%
75–84
9.8%
85+
7.0%
Under 18: 29.2% Working age (18–64): 70.8% 65 and over: 17.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.1%
Naturalized Citizen 40.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
65.9%
Europe
34.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.1%
With a Disability 17.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.5%
Uninsured 2.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 81.9%
Has a Computer 95.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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