ZIP Code 71238
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,399
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 — 71238
- What is the median household income in 71238?
- The median household income in 71238 is $31,676 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 71238?
- The poverty rate in 71238 is 26.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 71238?
- $148,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 71238?
- The median gross rent in 71238 is $856 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 71238 residents have a college degree?
- 8.1% of adults in 71238 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,399
Median Income
$31,676
Median Home Value
$148,200
Poverty Rate
26.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-31,373 (-49.8%)
Home Value:
+$35,500 (+31.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+12.5 pp (+87.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-7.9 pp (-49.4%)
Unemployment:
+3.0 pp (+130.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,399
Median Age
46.0
Female
52.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 95.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Other 0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$31,676
±$19,579
Per Capita Income
$59,975
Median Family Income
$51,250
Poverty Rate
26.8%
Child Poverty Rate
40.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
23.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
15.7%
$10–15k
6.5%
$15–25k
18.6%
$25–35k
10.5%
$35–50k
4.7%
$50–75k
11.6%
$75–100k
8.4%
$100–150k
15.0%
$150–200k
8.5%
$200k+
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,364
Owner-Occupied
82.4%
Renter-Occupied
17.6%
Vacancy Rate
20.2%
Median Home Value
$148,200
Median Gross Rent
$856
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
26.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
43.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
24.7%
$50–100k
11.9%
$100–200k
14.0%
$200–300k
14.6%
$300–500k
13.0%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
17.5%
$500–1k
44.4%
$1–1.5k
15.9%
$1.5–2k
22.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
32.2%
2 vehicles
38.7%
3+
22.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
49.3%
2–4 units
1.0%
Mobile home
49.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.3%
1940–1969
1.8%
1970–1999
16.3%
2000–2009
18.5%
2010+
22.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.1%
Graduate Degree
3.1%
Some College / Associate
23.7%
Less Than High School
7.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Work from Home
6.6%
Self-Employed
7.3%
Government Workers
12.2%
Private For-Profit
80.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
14.3%
Retail
13.6%
Transportation
11.9%
Arts/Entmt.
10.5%
Construction
10.4%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Finance
6.4%
Prof. Services
6.0%
Agriculture
3.9%
Information
2.2%
Public Admin
2.0%
Wholesale
0.5%
Occupation
Management
30.9%
Sales
21.6%
Food Prep
17.7%
Construction
14.9%
Production
14.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
33.9 min
Drove Alone
81.8%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.6%
Walked
4.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,089
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.9%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
4.5%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
9.5%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
15.0%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
16.0%
85+
8.6%
Under 18: 16.8%
Working age (18–64): 83.2%
65 and over: 25.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.6%
With a Disability
22.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.2%
Uninsured
5.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
65.9%
Has a Computer
88.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023