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ZIP Code 71861

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,330

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 — 71861

What is the median household income in 71861?
The median household income in 71861 is $50,588 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71861?
The poverty rate in 71861 is 15.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 71861?
$114,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71861?
The median gross rent in 71861 is $955 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71861 residents have a college degree?
15.6% of adults in 71861 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,330
Median Income
$50,588
Median Home Value
$114,700
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$18,388 (+57.1%) Home Value: +$38,200 (+49.9%) Poverty Rate: -0.4 pp (-2.5%) Bachelor's+: -3.6 pp (-18.8%) Unemployment: -13.6 pp (-77.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,330
Median Age 48.0
Female 52.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.4% White (non-Hisp.) 85.4% Black 11.8% Two or More 2.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,588 ±$11,299
Per Capita Income $68,074
Median Family Income $64,500
Poverty Rate 15.5%
Child Poverty Rate 35.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.5%
$10–15k
14.4%
$15–25k
9.7%
$25–35k
7.6%
$35–50k
13.5%
$50–75k
17.7%
$75–100k
13.7%
$100–150k
15.4%
$150–200k
3.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,592
Owner-Occupied 83.2%
Renter-Occupied 16.8%
Vacancy Rate 43.6%
Median Home Value $114,700
Median Gross Rent $955
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 32.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
16.6%
$50–100k
29.3%
$100–200k
12.9%
$200–300k
9.9%
$300–500k
21.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
69.8%
$1–1.5k
20.9%
$1.5–2k
9.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.3%
1 vehicle
31.7%
2 vehicles
34.4%
3+
32.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.4%
Mobile home
24.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.9%
1940–1969
5.0%
1970–1999
18.8%
2000–2009
7.7%
2010+
9.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.6%
Graduate Degree 3.7%
Some College / Associate 15.3%
Less Than High School 3.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 39.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Work from Home 1.7%
Self-Employed 8.6%
Government Workers 12.8%
Private For-Profit 78.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.5%
Retail
17.8%
Construction
16.7%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Public Admin
9.7%
Transportation
9.3%
Prof. Services
2.6%
Agriculture
2.1%
Finance
1.3%
Arts/Entmt.
1.3%
Information
0.6%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Production
28.0%
Sales
24.4%
Management
23.3%
Food Prep
15.6%
Construction
8.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 35.8 min
Drove Alone 85.1%
Carpool 9.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 1.7%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 898
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 60.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.0%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
10.1%
15–19
3.8%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
4.6%
35–44
16.6%
45–54
7.7%
55–64
9.1%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
19.1%
85+
5.8%
Under 18: 21.2% Working age (18–64): 78.8% 65 and over: 27.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.2%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.0%
With a Disability 28.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.3%
Uninsured 9.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 74.2%
Has a Computer 89.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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