ZIP Code 71638
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 3,313
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 — 71638
- What is the median household income in 71638?
- The median household income in 71638 is $32,049 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 71638?
- The poverty rate in 71638 is 24.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 71638?
- $70,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 71638?
- The median gross rent in 71638 is $645 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 71638 residents have a college degree?
- 13.0% of adults in 71638 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,313
Median Income
$32,049
Median Home Value
$70,800
Poverty Rate
24.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.4%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-1,650 (-4.9%)
Home Value:
+$3,000 (+4.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.4 pp (+1.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.7 pp (+39.8%)
Unemployment:
+5.1 pp (+69.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,313
Median Age
41.0
Female
46.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 34.0%
Black 60.0%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Other 2.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.7%
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$32,049
±$8,186
Per Capita Income
$60,532
Median Family Income
$45,789
Poverty Rate
24.2%
Child Poverty Rate
42.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
22.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
16.4%
$10–15k
15.4%
$15–25k
9.2%
$25–35k
10.6%
$35–50k
12.6%
$50–75k
16.5%
$75–100k
6.7%
$100–150k
7.9%
$150–200k
3.2%
$200k+
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,489
Owner-Occupied
63.8%
Renter-Occupied
36.2%
Vacancy Rate
25.7%
Median Home Value
$70,800
Median Gross Rent
$645
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
32.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
29.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
31.2%
$50–100k
43.8%
$100–200k
8.2%
$200–300k
13.6%
$300–500k
2.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
37.9%
$500–1k
58.4%
$1–1.5k
3.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.0%
1 vehicle
38.9%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3+
14.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.7%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
2.4%
20+ units
1.0%
Mobile home
18.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.7%
1940–1969
5.7%
1970–1999
38.3%
2000–2009
7.3%
2010+
4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
77.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.0%
Graduate Degree
1.6%
Some College / Associate
23.0%
Less Than High School
6.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
36.4%
Unemployment Rate
12.4%
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
7.2%
Government Workers
37.2%
Private For-Profit
55.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.7%
Manufacturing
19.0%
Public Admin
14.9%
Agriculture
12.1%
Transportation
7.9%
Construction
5.9%
Finance
4.4%
Retail
3.0%
Prof. Services
2.8%
Arts/Entmt.
1.9%
Occupation
Production
23.2%
Sales
23.0%
Food Prep
20.3%
Management
17.5%
Construction
16.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.7 min
Drove Alone
92.4%
Carpool
6.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,107
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
27.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.2%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
4.9%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
8.4%
25–34
12.2%
35–44
9.6%
45–54
14.6%
55–64
3.5%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
12.4%
85+
6.7%
Under 18: 21.9%
Working age (18–64): 78.1%
65 and over: 21.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
55.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
55.6%
Latin America
44.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.4%
With a Disability
23.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.6%
Uninsured
5.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
74.3%
Has a Computer
86.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023