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ZIP Code 71822

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Population: 7,830

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 — 71822

What is the median household income in 71822?
The median household income in 71822 is $49,851 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71822?
The poverty rate in 71822 is 15.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 71822?
$120,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71822?
The median gross rent in 71822 is $837 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71822 residents have a college degree?
17.4% of adults in 71822 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,830
Median Income
$49,851
Median Home Value
$120,300
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.2%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,015 (+13.7%) Home Value: +$31,400 (+35.3%) Poverty Rate: +3.5 pp (+30.4%) Bachelor's+: +5.7 pp (+48.7%) Unemployment: -3.3 pp (-26.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,830
Median Age 42.0
Female 54.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.7% White (non-Hisp.) 71.5% Black 21.3% Asian 0.2% Two or More 5.7% Other 0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.3%
Puerto Rican
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $49,851 ±$12,980
Per Capita Income $75,543
Median Family Income $78,722
Poverty Rate 15.0%
Child Poverty Rate 29.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.3%
$10–15k
4.6%
$15–25k
9.2%
$25–35k
12.0%
$35–50k
15.0%
$50–75k
8.1%
$75–100k
14.8%
$100–150k
16.0%
$150–200k
7.5%
$200k+
3.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,836
Owner-Occupied 78.1%
Renter-Occupied 21.9%
Vacancy Rate 17.1%
Median Home Value $120,300
Median Gross Rent $837
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.9%
$50–100k
26.6%
$100–200k
24.6%
$200–300k
15.3%
$300–500k
8.7%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
26.1%
$500–1k
48.4%
$1–1.5k
9.5%
$1.5–2k
16.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.9%
1 vehicle
28.0%
2 vehicles
38.4%
3+
28.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.3%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
2.9%
5–19 units
0.6%
Mobile home
13.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.2%
1940–1969
2.2%
1970–1999
27.9%
2000–2009
11.8%
2010+
5.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.4%
Graduate Degree 4.8%
Some College / Associate 20.8%
Less Than High School 1.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.0%
Unemployment Rate 9.2%
Work from Home 2.9%
Self-Employed 2.5%
Government Workers 19.9%
Private For-Profit 77.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.6%
Manufacturing
16.9%
Arts/Entmt.
11.9%
Construction
10.9%
Retail
8.7%
Transportation
6.5%
Prof. Services
4.6%
Finance
4.1%
Public Admin
3.1%
Wholesale
1.2%
Agriculture
1.2%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
33.8%
Production
20.6%
Construction
16.3%
Food Prep
16.2%
Sales
13.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.7 min
Drove Alone 84.6%
Carpool 10.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.9%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,179
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 42.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
4.2%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
12.8%
85+
7.0%
Under 18: 22.2% Working age (18–64): 77.8% 65 and over: 22.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.5%
Naturalized Citizen 29.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
78.4%
Asia
13.5%
Europe
8.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.4%
With a Disability 14.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.0%
Uninsured 5.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 81.5%
Has a Computer 94.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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