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ZIP Code 71655

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 13,892

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 — 71655

What is the median household income in 71655?
The median household income in 71655 is $40,878 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71655?
The poverty rate in 71655 is 15.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 71655?
$132,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71655?
The median gross rent in 71655 is $703 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71655 residents have a college degree?
24.1% of adults in 71655 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,892
Median Income
$40,878
Median Home Value
$132,500
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.6%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-7,518 (-15.5%) Home Value: +$23,200 (+21.2%) Poverty Rate: +1.2 pp (+8.6%) Bachelor's+: -0.1 pp (-0.4%) Unemployment: +1.4 pp (+33.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 13,892
Median Age 37.0
Female 52.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.8% White (non-Hisp.) 63.3% Black 27.8% Asian 0.9% Two or More 6.5% Other 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.5%
Chinese
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $40,878 ±$5,944
Per Capita Income $73,376
Median Family Income $61,788
Poverty Rate 15.2%
Child Poverty Rate 21.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 17.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.0%
$10–15k
10.0%
$15–25k
17.3%
$25–35k
10.0%
$35–50k
12.0%
$50–75k
15.4%
$75–100k
9.5%
$100–150k
7.7%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
4.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,659
Owner-Occupied 60.6%
Renter-Occupied 39.4%
Vacancy Rate 14.3%
Median Home Value $132,500
Median Gross Rent $703
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
21.3%
$50–100k
19.0%
$100–200k
14.2%
$200–300k
19.2%
$300–500k
7.7%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.8%
$500–1k
64.6%
$1–1.5k
14.3%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.3%
1 vehicle
36.0%
2 vehicles
31.0%
3+
24.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
57.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
7.2%
5–19 units
4.4%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
20.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.6%
1940–1969
2.1%
1970–1999
19.6%
2000–2009
12.6%
2010+
9.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 24.1%
Graduate Degree 8.2%
Some College / Associate 19.3%
Less Than High School 4.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 50.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.6%
Work from Home 3.3%
Self-Employed 7.6%
Government Workers 26.4%
Private For-Profit 66.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.3%
Arts/Entmt.
11.1%
Retail
10.1%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Public Admin
7.3%
Prof. Services
7.2%
Agriculture
5.1%
Construction
4.9%
Finance
4.5%
Transportation
4.0%
Wholesale
1.4%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
38.9%
Food Prep
19.7%
Production
16.2%
Sales
14.1%
Construction
11.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.0 min
Drove Alone 82.4%
Carpool 7.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.3%
Walked 6.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,710
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
11.7%
20–24
8.3%
25–34
11.1%
35–44
11.3%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
9.8%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 20.5% Working age (18–64): 79.5% 65 and over: 17.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.0%
Naturalized Citizen 33.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
65.7%
Asia
30.2%
Europe
4.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.0%
With a Disability 21.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.1%
Uninsured 7.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.8%
Has a Computer 89.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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