The U.S. ZIP Code 71227 is associated with Choudrant, LA in Lincoln County. The 71227 ZIP Code has a median age of 33.7 years, and 21.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $55,223, and approximately 11% of the population lives below the poverty line. In this Louisiana region, an estimated 87.1% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $28,283. The current population estimate for this region is 4,204.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 71227 is $55,223, while the region's mean household income is $78,754. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,283. The per capita income in ZIP Code 71227 of $28,283 is approximately 1.29% more than the per capita income in Louisiana overall of $27,923. An estimated 10.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately10.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 71227 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 3.6% of 71227 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 71227 are younger than average. The median age of 33.7 years in ZIP Code 71227 is approximately 11.55% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.6% of the population in 71227 falls in the age group 5 to 9 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 71227 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 11.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 13.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.8% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71227 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 71227 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 71227, 87.1% of the population graduated high school, while 31.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.4% in this Lincoln County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.3% |
| Associate's degree | 2.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 71227, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 71227 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 71227 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.4%), followed by Black or African American (11.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 71227, 97.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% 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 Lincoln County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 71227, an estimated 20.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 19.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Lincoln County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 71227 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.3 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.64% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 71227 | 7.76¢/kWh | 7.75¢/kWh | 4.4¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 13.15¢/kWh | 11.55¢/kWh | 6.69¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 71227 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.48 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.59 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.22 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.61 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.73 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.8 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.05 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.54 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.85 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.2 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 71227, 57.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.2 minutes. Approximately 31.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 71227 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.8% work in other services, except public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 71227 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.7% |
| Construction | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.8% |
| Retail trade | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.3% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 13.8% |
| Public administration | 3.7% |