CensusDepth
Home / ZIP Codes / 71259

ZIP Code 71259

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,713

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 — 71259

What is the median household income in 71259?
The median household income in 71259 is $55,341 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71259?
The poverty rate in 71259 is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 71259?
$126,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71259?
The median gross rent in 71259 is $781 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71259 residents have a college degree?
28.4% of adults in 71259 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,713
Median Income
$55,341
Median Home Value
$126,300
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.6%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,001 (+40.7%) Home Value: +$42,500 (+50.7%) Poverty Rate: -5.5 pp (-45.1%) Bachelor's+: +15.2 pp (+115.2%) Unemployment: +2.8 pp (+48.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,713
Median Age 44.0
Female 49.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.8% White (non-Hisp.) 77.5% Black 19.3% Two or More 3.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $55,341 ±$11,889
Per Capita Income $63,349
Median Family Income $64,363
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Child Poverty Rate 22.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 16.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.0%
$10–15k
4.2%
$15–25k
8.5%
$25–35k
12.7%
$35–50k
12.2%
$50–75k
30.9%
$75–100k
4.1%
$100–150k
18.0%
$200k+
2.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 883
Owner-Occupied 81.2%
Renter-Occupied 18.8%
Vacancy Rate 10.9%
Median Home Value $126,300
Median Gross Rent $781
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.8%
$50–100k
10.3%
$100–200k
38.0%
$200–300k
9.2%
$300–500k
16.6%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.0%
$500–1k
82.1%
$1–1.5k
9.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.9%
1 vehicle
46.3%
2 vehicles
27.1%
3+
24.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.2%
Single-fam. att.
3.9%
5–19 units
0.9%
Mobile home
24.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.0%
1940–1969
2.2%
1970–1999
16.2%
2000–2009
15.2%
2010+
8.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 83.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 28.4%
Graduate Degree 3.7%
Some College / Associate 19.1%
Less Than High School 4.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.2%
Unemployment Rate 8.6%
Work from Home 13.1%
Self-Employed 6.6%
Government Workers 25.4%
Private For-Profit 68.1%
Industry
Construction
23.9%
Edu/Health
20.8%
Prof. Services
11.8%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Retail
10.0%
Agriculture
8.6%
Public Admin
8.1%
Finance
1.0%
Arts/Entmt.
0.7%
Transportation
0.7%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
42.2%
Food Prep
22.1%
Production
15.9%
Construction
10.8%
Sales
9.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.3 min
Drove Alone 76.3%
Carpool 10.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 13.1%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 787
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 60.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.7%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
3.8%
15–19
3.3%
20–24
2.3%
25–34
16.7%
35–44
14.0%
45–54
9.7%
55–64
1.9%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
23.8%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 14.8% Working age (18–64): 85.2% 65 and over: 32.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.4%
Naturalized Citizen 16.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.1%
With a Disability 13.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.0%
Uninsured 9.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 68.6%
Has a Computer 81.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 97.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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