ZIP Code 71261
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,429
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 — 71261
- What is the median household income in 71261?
- The median household income in 71261 is $30,568 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 71261?
- The poverty rate in 71261 is 35.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 71261?
- $104,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 71261?
- The median gross rent in 71261 is $582 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 71261 residents have a college degree?
- 9.7% of adults in 71261 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,429
Median Income
$30,568
Median Home Value
$104,500
Poverty Rate
35.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.6%
Median Age
60.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,624 (+13.5%)
Home Value:
+$21,200 (+25.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+11.1 pp (+45.1%)
Bachelor's+:
-4.3 pp (-30.7%)
Unemployment:
+4.8 pp (+54.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,429
Median Age
60.0
Female
52.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 58.9%
Black 39.7%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$30,568
±$18,482
Per Capita Income
$69,223
Median Family Income
$36,179
Poverty Rate
35.7%
Child Poverty Rate
51.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
22.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
22.5%
$10–15k
1.9%
$15–25k
24.5%
$25–35k
5.4%
$35–50k
11.5%
$50–75k
18.4%
$75–100k
3.6%
$100–150k
4.5%
$150–200k
4.5%
$200k+
3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
941
Owner-Occupied
67.0%
Renter-Occupied
33.0%
Vacancy Rate
27.2%
Median Home Value
$104,500
Median Gross Rent
$582
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
29.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
46.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.2%
$50–100k
32.2%
$100–200k
25.3%
$200–300k
5.4%
$300–500k
2.6%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
33.7%
$500–1k
62.0%
$1–1.5k
1.8%
$1.5–2k
2.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.7%
1 vehicle
34.5%
2 vehicles
43.8%
3+
14.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.8%
5–19 units
1.6%
20+ units
3.8%
Mobile home
21.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.7%
1940–1969
8.6%
1970–1999
13.7%
2000–2009
16.8%
2010+
12.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
79.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.7%
Graduate Degree
1.9%
Some College / Associate
9.6%
Less Than High School
7.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
37.5%
Unemployment Rate
13.6%
Work from Home
2.6%
Self-Employed
6.8%
Government Workers
11.6%
Private For-Profit
81.6%
Industry
Agriculture
25.3%
Edu/Health
24.2%
Prof. Services
11.8%
Arts/Entmt.
11.1%
Transportation
6.1%
Public Admin
6.1%
Retail
3.2%
Wholesale
3.2%
Finance
2.1%
Construction
1.6%
Information
1.3%
Manufacturing
1.1%
Occupation
Management
35.3%
Food Prep
28.4%
Construction
16.3%
Production
12.1%
Sales
7.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.1 min
Drove Alone
80.0%
Carpool
17.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
685
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.9%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
1.1%
20–24
4.2%
25–34
10.4%
35–44
5.8%
45–54
4.3%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
12.5%
75–84
26.1%
85+
10.3%
Under 18: 18.3%
Working age (18–64): 81.7%
65 and over: 37.7%
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
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.2%
With a Disability
18.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.8%
Uninsured
12.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
71.2%
Has a Computer
80.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023