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ZIP Code 71291

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Population: 35,345

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 — 71291

What is the median household income in 71291?
The median household income in 71291 is $69,012 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71291?
The poverty rate in 71291 is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 71291?
$219,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71291?
The median gross rent in 71291 is $974 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71291 residents have a college degree?
31.3% of adults in 71291 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
35,345
Median Income
$69,012
Median Home Value
$219,700
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.9%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,899 (+32.4%) Home Value: +$59,100 (+36.8%) Poverty Rate: +1.8 pp (+22.2%) Bachelor's+: +1.7 pp (+5.7%) Unemployment: +1.6 pp (+48.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 35,345
Median Age 38.0
Female 51.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.0% White (non-Hisp.) 78.0% Black 12.6% Asian 1.3% Two or More 3.5% Other 2.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.7%
Chinese
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.8%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $69,012 ±$4,721
Per Capita Income $92,556
Median Family Income $83,545
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Child Poverty Rate 12.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.3%
$10–15k
2.9%
$15–25k
7.1%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
10.5%
$50–75k
17.0%
$75–100k
14.7%
$100–150k
16.7%
$150–200k
7.7%
$200k+
6.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 15,290
Owner-Occupied 64.8%
Renter-Occupied 35.2%
Vacancy Rate 10.0%
Median Home Value $219,700
Median Gross Rent $974
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.4%
$50–100k
4.0%
$100–200k
12.2%
$200–300k
37.4%
$300–500k
16.1%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.4%
$500–1k
42.9%
$1–1.5k
39.7%
$1.5–2k
5.0%
$2–2.5k
2.0%
$2.5–3.5k
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.8%
1 vehicle
34.0%
2 vehicles
42.7%
3+
18.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.8%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
7.0%
20+ units
3.5%
Mobile home
8.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.8%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
15.4%
2000–2009
17.5%
2010+
6.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 31.3%
Graduate Degree 9.7%
Some College / Associate 23.7%
Less Than High School 3.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.9%
Work from Home 7.2%
Self-Employed 7.1%
Government Workers 14.5%
Private For-Profit 78.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.3%
Retail
13.4%
Prof. Services
10.4%
Construction
8.7%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Arts/Entmt.
7.0%
Finance
6.5%
Public Admin
5.0%
Transportation
4.0%
Wholesale
3.5%
Information
2.8%
Agriculture
1.2%
Occupation
Management
39.2%
Sales
22.0%
Food Prep
14.9%
Construction
12.0%
Production
11.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.4 min
Drove Alone 83.5%
Carpool 6.6%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 7.2%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 13,767
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.5%
5–9
5.2%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
6.3%
25–34
16.1%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
10.9%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 22.4% Working age (18–64): 77.6% 65 and over: 18.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.9%
Naturalized Citizen 35.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
68.4%
Asia
21.8%
Europe
8.9%
Africa
0.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.0%
With a Disability 14.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.5%
Uninsured 8.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.8%
Has a Computer 94.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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