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ZIP Code 71459

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Population: 10,090

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 — 71459

What is the median household income in 71459?
The median household income in 71459 is $56,783 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71459?
The poverty rate in 71459 is 15.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71459?
The median gross rent in 71459 is $1,140 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71459 residents have a college degree?
25.9% of adults in 71459 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
10,090
Median Income
$56,783
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.4%
Median Age
23.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,253 (+22%) Poverty Rate: +1.8 pp (+12.8%) Bachelor's+: +2.9 pp (+12.6%) Unemployment: -0.5 pp (-7.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 10,090
Median Age 23.0
Female 42.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 22.7% White (non-Hisp.) 51.2% Black 16.9% Asian 2.2% Two or More 11.5% Other 5.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
1.0%
Chinese
0.3%
Japanese
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
12.9%
Puerto Rican
5.8%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $56,783 ±$7,332
Per Capita Income $70,372
Median Family Income $61,780
Poverty Rate 15.9%
Child Poverty Rate 22.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 0.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 4.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
3.1%
$15–25k
8.1%
$25–35k
11.7%
$35–50k
16.8%
$50–75k
28.7%
$75–100k
12.0%
$100–150k
9.1%
$150–200k
6.0%
$200k+
3.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,652
Owner-Occupied 0.5%
Renter-Occupied 99.5%
Vacancy Rate 11.1%
Median Home Value
Median Gross Rent $1,140
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 100.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.5%
$500–1k
25.7%
$1–1.5k
59.5%
$1.5–2k
12.8%
$2–2.5k
0.7%
$2.5–3.5k
0.5%
$3.5k+
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.5%
1 vehicle
38.7%
2 vehicles
51.9%
3+
5.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
7.0%
Single-fam. att.
29.6%
2–4 units
31.0%
5–19 units
4.4%
20+ units
0.6%
Mobile home
1.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.4%
1940–1969
0.5%
1970–1999
13.1%
2000–2009
22.9%
2010+
18.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 25.9%
Graduate Degree 8.1%
Some College / Associate 37.9%
Less Than High School 0.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 79.6%
Unemployment Rate 6.4%
Work from Home 11.8%
Self-Employed 0.0%
Government Workers 18.2%
Private For-Profit 81.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.7%
Retail
19.1%
Prof. Services
14.3%
Arts/Entmt.
13.6%
Public Admin
9.5%
Construction
5.2%
Finance
3.5%
Information
2.8%
Transportation
2.6%
Agriculture
1.4%
Manufacturing
0.9%
Occupation
Management
40.9%
Food Prep
20.6%
Sales
19.3%
Production
10.1%
Construction
9.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 12.0 min
Drove Alone 69.6%
Carpool 7.6%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 11.8%
Walked 9.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,247
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 71.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 47.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
12.6%
5–9
8.8%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
23.3%
25–34
25.5%
35–44
14.5%
45–54
1.9%
55–64
0.5%
65–74
0.1%
75–84
0.5%
Under 18: 30.1% Working age (18–64): 69.9% 65 and over: 0.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.0%
Naturalized Citizen 62.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
46.0%
Asia
31.4%
Africa
10.8%
Europe
5.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 16.7%
With a Disability 8.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.9%
Uninsured 1.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 98.0%
Has a Computer 100.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 67.2%
Moved from Abroad 7.8%

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