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ZIP Code 71956

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,274

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 — 71956

What is the median household income in 71956?
The median household income in 71956 is $46,458 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 71956?
The poverty rate in 71956 is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 71956?
$60,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 71956?
The median gross rent in 71956 is $609 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 71956 residents have a college degree?
2.2% of adults in 71956 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,274
Median Income
$46,458
Median Home Value
$60,000
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.6%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,112 (+48.2%) Home Value: +$6,600 (+12.4%) Poverty Rate: -14.7 pp (-62.3%) Bachelor's+: -4.6 pp (-67.6%) Unemployment: -4.5 pp (-73.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,274
Median Age 47.0
Female 55.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.0% White (non-Hisp.) 85.6% Black 5.3% Two or More 2.0% Other 2.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $46,458 ±$23,564
Per Capita Income $47,396
Median Family Income $56,250
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Child Poverty Rate 14.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 12.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.7%
$10–15k
11.2%
$15–25k
22.8%
$25–35k
11.4%
$35–50k
13.3%
$50–75k
25.0%
$75–100k
7.3%
$100–150k
4.1%
$150–200k
0.7%
$200k+
3.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 729
Owner-Occupied 90.4%
Renter-Occupied 9.6%
Vacancy Rate 15.6%
Median Home Value $60,000
Median Gross Rent $609
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 35.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 84.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
42.8%
$50–100k
25.0%
$100–200k
9.7%
$200–300k
9.2%
$300–500k
6.8%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.7%
1 vehicle
43.7%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3+
16.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
42.5%
5–19 units
1.2%
20+ units
2.3%
Mobile home
53.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.8%
1940–1969
2.6%
1970–1999
17.6%
2000–2009
27.3%
2010+
0.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 2.2%
Graduate Degree 0.0%
Some College / Associate 22.6%
Less Than High School 4.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 50.5%
Unemployment Rate 1.6%
Work from Home 4.0%
Self-Employed 5.9%
Government Workers 6.8%
Private For-Profit 87.3%
Industry
Retail
18.2%
Manufacturing
17.7%
Arts/Entmt.
16.2%
Edu/Health
13.4%
Prof. Services
7.4%
Public Admin
3.9%
Finance
3.3%
Wholesale
2.9%
Construction
2.0%
Occupation
Food Prep
36.3%
Sales
30.4%
Production
23.4%
Management
6.4%
Construction
3.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.9 min
Drove Alone 92.5%
Carpool 3.4%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 4.0%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 615
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 38.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.8%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
3.2%
25–34
16.2%
35–44
6.0%
45–54
20.1%
55–64
4.8%
65–74
10.4%
75–84
15.1%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 15.8% Working age (18–64): 84.2% 65 and over: 21.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.5%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.3%
With a Disability 22.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.4%
Uninsured 5.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 65.2%
Has a Computer 91.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 96.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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