ZIP Code 71961
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,203
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 — 71961
- What is the median household income in 71961?
- The median household income in 71961 is $43,389 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 71961?
- The poverty rate in 71961 is 17.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 71961?
- $95,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 71961?
- The median gross rent in 71961 is $718 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 71961 residents have a college degree?
- 20.1% of adults in 71961 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,203
Median Income
$43,389
Median Home Value
$95,600
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.4%
Median Age
52.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,198 (+10.7%)
Home Value:
+$19,700 (+26%)
Poverty Rate:
+6.3 pp (+56.8%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.2 pp (-1%)
Unemployment:
-4.4 pp (-40.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,203
Median Age
52.0
Female
46.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 88.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Other 5.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.1%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,389
±$8,083
Per Capita Income
$49,662
Median Family Income
$46,944
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Child Poverty Rate
19.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
23.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
39.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.8%
$10–15k
11.5%
$15–25k
8.4%
$25–35k
12.3%
$35–50k
17.7%
$50–75k
23.9%
$75–100k
10.3%
$100–150k
1.9%
$150–200k
5.1%
$200k+
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
613
Owner-Occupied
78.8%
Renter-Occupied
21.2%
Vacancy Rate
16.2%
Median Home Value
$95,600
Median Gross Rent
$718
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
42.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.8%
$50–100k
40.5%
$100–200k
16.3%
$200–300k
4.4%
$300–500k
11.1%
$500k–$1M
6.2%
$1M+
4.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.6%
1 vehicle
38.3%
2 vehicles
26.1%
3+
34.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.0%
Mobile home
29.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.6%
1940–1969
9.6%
1970–1999
9.8%
2000–2009
13.4%
2010+
14.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
85.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.1%
Graduate Degree
6.2%
Some College / Associate
17.5%
Less Than High School
4.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
42.4%
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Work from Home
0.7%
Self-Employed
6.6%
Government Workers
16.5%
Private For-Profit
74.2%
Industry
Retail
22.1%
Agriculture
19.7%
Edu/Health
17.8%
Manufacturing
16.8%
Arts/Entmt.
3.6%
Construction
2.4%
Prof. Services
2.2%
Transportation
2.2%
Finance
1.9%
Public Admin
1.7%
Wholesale
0.7%
Occupation
Production
30.7%
Sales
22.6%
Management
22.1%
Construction
12.7%
Food Prep
11.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.3 min
Drove Alone
68.0%
Carpool
27.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.7%
Walked
2.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
514
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
62.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
23.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.9%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
5.1%
15–19
8.0%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
5.1%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
8.7%
65–74
8.1%
75–84
10.1%
85+
12.7%
Under 18: 17.5%
Working age (18–64): 82.5%
65 and over: 27.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.9%
With a Disability
30.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.0%
Uninsured
12.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.5%
Has a Computer
83.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023