The U.S. ZIP Code 71030 is associated with Gloster, LA in De Soto County. In this Louisiana region, an estimated 88.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $31,023. Approximately 9% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $59,922. The median age in ZIP Code 71030 is approximately 40.3 years, and 17.0% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 1,691.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 71030 is $59,922, while the region's mean household income is $78,378. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,023. The per capita income in ZIP Code 71030 of $31,023 is approximately 11.1% more than the per capita income in Louisiana overall of $27,923. An estimated 9.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 2.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.1% of the population in 71030 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.0% of 71030 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 17.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 11.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 71030 are older than average. The median age of 40.3 years in ZIP Code 71030 is approximately 5.77% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.1% of the population in 71030 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 71030 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 71030 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 41.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 71030 is high cholesterol, as approximately 36.7% of adults 18 and older in this De Soto County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| High blood pressure | 41.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.2% |
| Current asthma | 10.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71030 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.3% of those 18 and above in 71030 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 71030 include obesity (43.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (37.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 79.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 54.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| Current smoking | 21.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 30.4% |
| Obesity | 43.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.9% |
In ZIP Code 71030, 88.9% of the population graduated high school, while 30.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.3% in this De Soto County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.3% |
| Associate's degree | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 71030, 91.3% is one race, while 8.7% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 71030 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 71030 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (51.5%), followed by Black or African American (44.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51.5% |
| Black or African American | 44.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 71030, 90.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this De Soto County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 90.0% |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 71030, an estimated 26.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 17.0% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this De Soto County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 13.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 8.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 26.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 71030 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.25 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.43% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.33% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 71030 | 8.24¢/kWh | 6.94¢/kWh | 5.76¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 11.42¢/kWh | 9.76¢/kWh | 5.37¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 71030 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.59 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.57 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.04 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.64 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.77 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.95 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.94 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.67 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.68 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.01 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 71030, 58.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.9 minutes. Approximately 22.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 71030 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 20.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 71030 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.2% |
| Construction | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 22.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.5% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.6% |
| Public administration | 5.0% |