ZIP Code 71282
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 8,998
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 — 71282
- What is the median household income in 71282?
- The median household income in 71282 is $37,344 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 71282?
- The poverty rate in 71282 is 29.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 71282?
- $91,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 71282?
- The median gross rent in 71282 is $618 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 71282 residents have a college degree?
- 13.5% of adults in 71282 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,998
Median Income
$37,344
Median Home Value
$91,200
Poverty Rate
29.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,209 (+23.9%)
Home Value:
+$12,400 (+15.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.7 pp (-2.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.0 pp (+8%)
Unemployment:
-2.6 pp (-32.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
8,998
Median Age
34.0
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 28.7%
Black 67.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Other 0.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Cuban
0.6%
Mexican
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$37,344
±$8,871
Per Capita Income
$58,412
Median Family Income
$45,396
Poverty Rate
29.2%
Child Poverty Rate
50.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
28.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.1%
$10–15k
15.0%
$15–25k
7.5%
$25–35k
15.8%
$35–50k
10.9%
$50–75k
20.2%
$75–100k
6.2%
$100–150k
6.3%
$150–200k
3.4%
$200k+
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,889
Owner-Occupied
53.9%
Renter-Occupied
46.1%
Vacancy Rate
29.1%
Median Home Value
$91,200
Median Gross Rent
$618
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
35.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
27.0%
$50–100k
27.6%
$100–200k
11.8%
$200–300k
9.8%
$300–500k
8.0%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
27.2%
$500–1k
64.0%
$1–1.5k
7.8%
$2.5–3.5k
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
17.1%
1 vehicle
38.0%
2 vehicles
35.5%
3+
9.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.7%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
2.9%
5–19 units
2.2%
20+ units
3.5%
Mobile home
10.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.6%
1940–1969
10.0%
1970–1999
20.2%
2000–2009
7.1%
2010+
9.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
75.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.5%
Graduate Degree
2.9%
Some College / Associate
24.2%
Less Than High School
8.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
41.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Work from Home
2.3%
Self-Employed
6.2%
Government Workers
19.8%
Private For-Profit
73.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
34.7%
Agriculture
10.8%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Public Admin
8.2%
Retail
7.9%
Construction
5.6%
Arts/Entmt.
5.5%
Prof. Services
5.2%
Transportation
3.7%
Finance
2.7%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
Management
31.2%
Food Prep
30.5%
Sales
13.9%
Production
12.7%
Construction
11.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.3 min
Drove Alone
84.1%
Carpool
9.3%
Public Transit
0.1%
Work from Home
2.3%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,758
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
30.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
5.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.2%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
7.8%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
16.4%
35–44
10.0%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
9.6%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 26.7%
Working age (18–64): 73.3%
65 and over: 16.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.8%
Naturalized Citizen
13.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
75.0%
Africa
11.8%
Europe
8.8%
Asia
4.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.6%
With a Disability
22.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.7%
Uninsured
7.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
71.0%
Has a Computer
88.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023