ZIP Code 71229
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,462
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 — 71229
- What is the median household income in 71229?
- The median household income in 71229 is $48,259 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 71229?
- The poverty rate in 71229 is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 71229?
- $152,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 71229?
- The median gross rent in 71229 is $509 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 71229 residents have a college degree?
- 16.5% of adults in 71229 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,462
Median Income
$48,259
Median Home Value
$152,400
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.3%
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-554 (-1.1%)
Home Value:
+$25,100 (+19.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.9 pp (-34.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+10.4 pp (+170.5%)
Unemployment:
-2.7 pp (-18%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,462
Median Age
53.0
Female
43.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 66.8%
Black 27.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Other 0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.4%
Mexican
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$48,259
±$23,731
Per Capita Income
$79,202
Median Family Income
$84,167
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Child Poverty Rate
84.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
30.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.1%
$10–15k
12.7%
$15–25k
2.2%
$25–35k
15.1%
$35–50k
11.0%
$50–75k
7.5%
$75–100k
18.2%
$100–150k
8.2%
$150–200k
6.3%
$200k+
6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
757
Owner-Occupied
86.3%
Renter-Occupied
13.7%
Vacancy Rate
15.9%
Median Home Value
$152,400
Median Gross Rent
$509
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
29.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
28.5%
$50–100k
13.8%
$100–200k
6.0%
$200–300k
14.4%
$300–500k
8.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.8%
1 vehicle
31.6%
2 vehicles
24.6%
3+
29.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.1%
Single-fam. att.
2.2%
20+ units
2.2%
Mobile home
27.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.4%
1940–1969
2.0%
1970–1999
25.0%
2000–2009
9.9%
2010+
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
81.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.5%
Graduate Degree
5.8%
Some College / Associate
16.0%
Less Than High School
6.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Unemployment Rate
12.3%
Work from Home
4.9%
Self-Employed
3.7%
Government Workers
19.8%
Private For-Profit
76.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
35.4%
Retail
17.9%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Finance
8.1%
Wholesale
4.8%
Transportation
4.2%
Public Admin
3.2%
Agriculture
2.7%
Prof. Services
2.3%
Construction
1.6%
Information
1.2%
Arts/Entmt.
0.9%
Occupation
Management
38.6%
Sales
25.7%
Food Prep
13.6%
Construction
11.5%
Production
10.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.8 min
Drove Alone
77.7%
Carpool
16.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.9%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
637
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
1.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
5–9
1.0%
10–14
0.3%
15–19
1.9%
20–24
2.4%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
19.7%
45–54
19.4%
55–64
9.5%
65–74
9.3%
75–84
23.5%
85+
0.8%
Under 18: 1.4%
Working age (18–64): 98.6%
65 and over: 26.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.1%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.0%
With a Disability
24.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.9%
Uninsured
9.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
65.3%
Has a Computer
79.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023