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ZIP Code 71740

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,595

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 — 71740

What is the median household income in 71740?
The median household income in 71740 is $63,050 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71740?
The poverty rate in 71740 is 19.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 71740?
$142,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71740?
The median gross rent in 71740 is $591 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71740 residents have a college degree?
15.2% of adults in 71740 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,595
Median Income
$63,050
Median Home Value
$142,000
Poverty Rate
19.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.3%
Median Age
30.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$21,800 (+52.8%) Home Value: +$64,400 (+83%) Poverty Rate: +11.1 pp (+135.4%) Bachelor's+: +1.3 pp (+9.4%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-13.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,595
Median Age 30.0
Female 51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.3% White (non-Hisp.) 58.1% Black 30.7% Two or More 3.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $63,050 ±$23,653
Per Capita Income $103,849
Median Family Income $73,889
Poverty Rate 19.3%
Child Poverty Rate 22.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.1%
$10–15k
6.1%
$15–25k
16.3%
$25–35k
0.4%
$35–50k
14.0%
$50–75k
19.3%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
9.5%
$150–200k
0.5%
$200k+
14.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 830
Owner-Occupied 79.0%
Renter-Occupied 21.0%
Vacancy Rate 31.2%
Median Home Value $142,000
Median Gross Rent $591
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 71.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
25.7%
$50–100k
18.0%
$100–200k
7.3%
$200–300k
4.4%
$300–500k
18.4%
$500k–$1M
9.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
26.0%
$500–1k
49.0%
$1–1.5k
25.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.6%
1 vehicle
28.9%
2 vehicles
44.5%
3+
24.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.7%
Mobile home
34.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.4%
1940–1969
1.6%
1970–1999
12.4%
2000–2009
11.6%
2010+
4.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.2%
Graduate Degree 9.4%
Some College / Associate 13.2%
Less Than High School 3.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.3%
Unemployment Rate 1.3%
Work from Home 0.7%
Self-Employed 10.7%
Government Workers 13.4%
Private For-Profit 76.0%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.2%
Retail
17.2%
Edu/Health
12.7%
Prof. Services
12.6%
Transportation
7.0%
Information
6.4%
Agriculture
5.9%
Finance
5.1%
Public Admin
4.5%
Arts/Entmt.
1.7%
Construction
1.4%
Wholesale
1.0%
Occupation
Production
36.6%
Management
27.8%
Sales
14.1%
Food Prep
11.4%
Construction
10.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.8 min
Drove Alone 98.5%
Carpool 0.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 0.7%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 571
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 58.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 24.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
16.2%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
2.8%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
19.0%
35–44
4.9%
45–54
5.5%
55–64
8.7%
65–74
12.2%
75–84
4.3%
85+
4.1%
Under 18: 29.8% Working age (18–64): 70.2% 65 and over: 13.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.9%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.0%
With a Disability 22.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.7%
Uninsured 4.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 62.5%
Has a Computer 84.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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