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 | 11.7¢/kWh | 10.73¢/kWh | 5.28¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.26¢/kWh | 12.76¢/kWh | 8.01¢/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% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 71227, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 71227 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lincoln County region was managing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Written notification about debt | 1 |