ZIP Code 71251
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 7,724
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 — 71251
- What is the median household income in 71251?
- The median household income in 71251 is $38,902 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 71251?
- The poverty rate in 71251 is 24.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 71251?
- $97,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 71251?
- The median gross rent in 71251 is $712 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 71251 residents have a college degree?
- 13.5% of adults in 71251 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,724
Median Income
$38,902
Median Home Value
$97,800
Poverty Rate
24.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.9%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,176 (+8.9%)
Home Value:
+$8,200 (+9.2%)
Poverty Rate:
+5.2 pp (+26.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.8 pp (+15.4%)
Unemployment:
+1.9 pp (+47.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
7,724
Median Age
40.0
Female
46.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 59.7%
Black 31.8%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Other 3.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.8%
Puerto Rican
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,902
±$4,427
Per Capita Income
$77,087
Median Family Income
$50,266
Poverty Rate
24.9%
Child Poverty Rate
38.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.3%
$10–15k
10.0%
$15–25k
17.0%
$25–35k
12.2%
$35–50k
15.3%
$50–75k
11.8%
$75–100k
7.0%
$100–150k
13.5%
$150–200k
1.7%
$200k+
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,681
Owner-Occupied
64.4%
Renter-Occupied
35.6%
Vacancy Rate
24.1%
Median Home Value
$97,800
Median Gross Rent
$712
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
35.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
24.3%
$50–100k
26.1%
$100–200k
19.1%
$200–300k
14.0%
$300–500k
12.4%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
30.6%
$500–1k
57.6%
$1–1.5k
11.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.0%
1 vehicle
35.1%
2 vehicles
33.8%
3+
18.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.8%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
6.3%
5–19 units
0.2%
Mobile home
14.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.1%
1940–1969
6.4%
1970–1999
18.9%
2000–2009
8.6%
2010+
7.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.5%
Graduate Degree
2.8%
Some College / Associate
17.5%
Less Than High School
3.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
41.7%
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Work from Home
9.2%
Self-Employed
7.9%
Government Workers
24.7%
Private For-Profit
67.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.9%
Retail
13.2%
Prof. Services
12.0%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Public Admin
10.0%
Construction
7.1%
Agriculture
4.7%
Transportation
4.0%
Finance
2.3%
Wholesale
1.2%
Arts/Entmt.
1.0%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Management
37.5%
Sales
20.2%
Food Prep
16.7%
Construction
13.5%
Production
12.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.5 min
Drove Alone
82.0%
Carpool
7.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.2%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,793
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.6%
5–9
4.5%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
14.3%
35–44
14.3%
45–54
9.3%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
10.8%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 20.3%
Working age (18–64): 79.7%
65 and over: 20.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.8%
Naturalized Citizen
19.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
59.3%
Asia
14.6%
Africa
14.6%
Europe
11.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.4%
With a Disability
17.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.9%
Uninsured
7.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
74.9%
Has a Computer
86.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.8%
Moved from Abroad
2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023