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ZIP Code 71256

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 699

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 — 71256

What is the median household income in 71256?
The median household income in 71256 is $43,542 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71256?
The poverty rate in 71256 is 21.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 71256?
$49,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71256?
The median gross rent in 71256 is $610 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71256 residents have a college degree?
11.6% of adults in 71256 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
699
Median Income
$43,542
Median Home Value
$49,600
Poverty Rate
21.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$4,504 (+11.5%) Home Value: $-13,300 (-21.1%) Poverty Rate: -8.7 pp (-29%) Bachelor's+: +3.7 pp (+46.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 699
Median Age 47.0
Female 51.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.0% White (non-Hisp.) 43.3% Black 54.6% Other 2.0%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $43,542 ±$15,325
Per Capita Income $75,467
Median Family Income $58,452
Poverty Rate 21.3%
Child Poverty Rate 58.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 17.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 14.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.6%
$10–15k
5.0%
$15–25k
15.3%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
16.7%
$50–75k
12.5%
$75–100k
11.0%
$100–150k
8.2%
$150–200k
0.7%
$200k+
8.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 304
Owner-Occupied 87.5%
Renter-Occupied 12.5%
Vacancy Rate 7.6%
Median Home Value $49,600
Median Gross Rent $610
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 54.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
50.8%
$50–100k
32.9%
$100–200k
2.8%
$200–300k
0.4%
$300–500k
0.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.3%
1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
42.0%
3+
32.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
31.6%
5–19 units
5.6%
Mobile home
60.5%
Housing Age
1970–1999
12.5%
2000–2009
11.5%
2010+
16.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 11.6%
Graduate Degree 0.4%
Some College / Associate 19.5%
Less Than High School 1.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.6%
Unemployment Rate 0.0%
Work from Home 0.0%
Self-Employed 1.0%
Government Workers 1.3%
Private For-Profit 97.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
23.0%
Edu/Health
18.8%
Retail
13.5%
Construction
12.5%
Transportation
8.9%
Prof. Services
7.9%
Finance
1.6%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
30.3%
Production
24.7%
Food Prep
19.1%
Sales
16.1%
Construction
9.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 40.2 min
Drove Alone 88.5%
Carpool 8.6%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 0.0%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 281
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 7.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
11.3%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
7.7%
20–24
0.7%
25–34
5.3%
35–44
9.7%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
13.3%
65–74
16.0%
75–84
5.2%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 28.0% Working age (18–64): 72.0% 65 and over: 10.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.0%
Naturalized Citizen 50.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.0%
With a Disability 9.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.4%
Uninsured 9.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 75.4%
Has a Computer 83.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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