ZIP Code 71643
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 5,241
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 — 71643
- What is the median household income in 71643?
- The median household income in 71643 is $31,728 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 71643?
- The poverty rate in 71643 is 25.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 71643?
- $58,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 71643?
- The median gross rent in 71643 is $387 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 71643 residents have a college degree?
- 4.8% of adults in 71643 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,241
Median Income
$31,728
Median Home Value
$58,000
Poverty Rate
25.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
14.2%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$364 (+1.2%)
Home Value:
$0 (+0%)
Poverty Rate:
+15.2 pp (+147.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-12.6 pp (-72.4%)
Unemployment:
+6.6 pp (+86.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
5,241
Median Age
40.0
Female
10.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 38.6%
Black 54.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Other 3.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.3%
Cuban
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$31,728
±$8,854
Per Capita Income
$57,891
Median Family Income
$45,588
Poverty Rate
25.5%
Child Poverty Rate
43.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.7%
$10–15k
8.3%
$15–25k
25.0%
$25–35k
11.0%
$35–50k
14.2%
$50–75k
16.8%
$75–100k
3.6%
$100–150k
4.1%
$150–200k
4.1%
$200k+
2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
655
Owner-Occupied
76.7%
Renter-Occupied
23.3%
Vacancy Rate
22.6%
Median Home Value
$58,000
Median Gross Rent
$387
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
100.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
31.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
42.4%
$50–100k
29.0%
$100–200k
10.0%
$200–300k
5.7%
$300–500k
10.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.2%
1 vehicle
46.5%
2 vehicles
25.8%
3+
16.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
61.5%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
30.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.2%
1940–1969
4.7%
1970–1999
15.3%
2000–2009
4.7%
2010+
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
80.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
4.8%
Graduate Degree
0.8%
Some College / Associate
17.4%
Less Than High School
5.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
14.2%
Work from Home
1.4%
Self-Employed
10.8%
Government Workers
14.5%
Private For-Profit
74.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
27.3%
Edu/Health
19.2%
Construction
14.8%
Agriculture
14.8%
Transportation
11.1%
Public Admin
3.4%
Retail
3.0%
Prof. Services
2.4%
Finance
2.4%
Arts/Entmt.
1.7%
Occupation
Production
40.4%
Management
20.5%
Construction
15.5%
Food Prep
12.5%
Sales
11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.9 min
Drove Alone
75.0%
Carpool
23.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.4%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
507
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
3.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
5–9
0.3%
10–14
1.7%
15–19
0.7%
20–24
7.5%
25–34
25.4%
35–44
24.3%
45–54
21.3%
55–64
5.0%
65–74
5.1%
75–84
5.8%
85+
2.7%
Under 18: 2.5%
Working age (18–64): 97.5%
65 and over: 8.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.1%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.0%
With a Disability
34.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
58.6%
Has a Computer
76.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023