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ZIP Code 71260

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Population: 3,232

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 — 71260

What is the median household income in 71260?
The median household income in 71260 is $32,386 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71260?
The poverty rate in 71260 is 28.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 71260?
$80,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71260?
The median gross rent in 71260 is $543 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71260 residents have a college degree?
19.3% of adults in 71260 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,232
Median Income
$32,386
Median Home Value
$80,900
Poverty Rate
28.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.6%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-5,754 (-15.1%) Home Value: +$8,200 (+11.3%) Poverty Rate: +20.5 pp (+244%) Bachelor's+: -0.4 pp (-2%) Unemployment: +4.8 pp (+126.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,232
Median Age 37.0
Female 53.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6% White (non-Hisp.) 76.5% Black 20.9% Two or More 2.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $32,386 ±$7,008
Per Capita Income $54,787
Median Family Income $38,235
Poverty Rate 28.9%
Child Poverty Rate 49.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 25.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
17.8%
$10–15k
10.3%
$15–25k
13.0%
$25–35k
13.9%
$35–50k
10.8%
$50–75k
16.0%
$75–100k
8.7%
$100–150k
6.0%
$150–200k
1.0%
$200k+
2.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,666
Owner-Occupied 80.5%
Renter-Occupied 19.5%
Vacancy Rate 22.9%
Median Home Value $80,900
Median Gross Rent $543
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 32.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
35.4%
$50–100k
19.4%
$100–200k
12.7%
$200–300k
6.3%
$300–500k
2.2%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
36.4%
$500–1k
61.8%
$3.5k+
1.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.9%
1 vehicle
38.0%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3+
20.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
48.9%
5–19 units
1.3%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
46.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.1%
1940–1969
5.4%
1970–1999
13.9%
2000–2009
12.9%
2010+
6.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 85.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.3%
Graduate Degree 2.6%
Some College / Associate 13.8%
Less Than High School 2.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 35.4%
Unemployment Rate 8.6%
Work from Home 0.4%
Self-Employed 12.1%
Government Workers 12.1%
Private For-Profit 75.8%
Industry
Construction
15.3%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Arts/Entmt.
12.5%
Prof. Services
9.2%
Retail
8.7%
Edu/Health
7.7%
Agriculture
7.6%
Information
6.6%
Transportation
5.3%
Public Admin
4.8%
Finance
2.9%
Wholesale
1.7%
Occupation
Construction
22.6%
Management
22.5%
Production
22.0%
Sales
18.1%
Food Prep
14.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 34.3 min
Drove Alone 82.1%
Carpool 17.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 0.4%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,284
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.7%
5–9
1.4%
10–14
11.0%
15–19
9.0%
20–24
1.9%
25–34
12.4%
35–44
15.2%
45–54
6.8%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
12.6%
85+
8.3%
Under 18: 26.5% Working age (18–64): 73.5% 65 and over: 21.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.2%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.2%
With a Disability 20.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.2%
Uninsured 6.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 71.6%
Has a Computer 86.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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