ZIP Code 71842
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,018
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 — 71842
- What is the median household income in 71842?
- The median household income in 71842 is $56,543 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 71842?
- The poverty rate in 71842 is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 71842?
- $159,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 71842?
- The median gross rent in 71842 is $911 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 71842 residents have a college degree?
- 16.0% of adults in 71842 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,018
Median Income
$56,543
Median Home Value
$159,600
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,520 (+37.8%)
Home Value:
+$85,300 (+114.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-6.7 pp (-61.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.8 pp (+21.2%)
Unemployment:
-1.7 pp (-33.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,018
Median Age
43.0
Female
46.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 53.5%
Black 0.8%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 16.7%
Other 25.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$56,543
±$3,287
Per Capita Income
$116,989
Median Family Income
$70,938
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Child Poverty Rate
4.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
3.6%
$15–25k
5.9%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
17.0%
$50–75k
19.6%
$75–100k
6.4%
$100–150k
21.7%
$150–200k
6.5%
$200k+
6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
929
Owner-Occupied
80.2%
Renter-Occupied
19.8%
Vacancy Rate
22.1%
Median Home Value
$159,600
Median Gross Rent
$911
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
27.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.5%
$50–100k
8.1%
$100–200k
21.5%
$200–300k
20.5%
$300–500k
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.8%
$500–1k
64.9%
$1–1.5k
6.3%
$1.5–2k
15.3%
$2–2.5k
2.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.9%
1 vehicle
20.4%
2 vehicles
40.1%
3+
36.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
1.3%
5–19 units
1.1%
Mobile home
18.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.0%
1940–1969
0.6%
1970–1999
32.1%
2000–2009
10.2%
2010+
8.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
77.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.0%
Graduate Degree
5.5%
Some College / Associate
26.5%
Less Than High School
13.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Work from Home
8.4%
Self-Employed
16.4%
Government Workers
12.8%
Private For-Profit
67.8%
Industry
Manufacturing
28.1%
Agriculture
17.8%
Edu/Health
15.3%
Retail
6.8%
Construction
5.7%
Wholesale
5.4%
Arts/Entmt.
5.0%
Transportation
4.3%
Prof. Services
3.5%
Finance
3.4%
Occupation
Production
33.7%
Management
24.3%
Construction
17.1%
Food Prep
14.3%
Sales
10.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.6 min
Drove Alone
77.4%
Carpool
11.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.4%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
724
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
71.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
21.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.7%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
4.2%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
9.2%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
10.8%
55–64
10.2%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
17.9%
85+
2.8%
Under 18: 22.3%
Working age (18–64): 77.7%
65 and over: 22.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
22.9%
Naturalized Citizen
18.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
17.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
90.3%
Asia
9.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.7%
With a Disability
10.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.9%
Uninsured
7.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.6%
Has a Computer
92.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023