The U.S. ZIP Code 71243 is associated with Fort Necessity, LA in Franklin County. The 71243 ZIP Code has a median age of 54.4 years, and 31.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 219.
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Regarding household income, approximately 20.7% of the population in 71243 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 71243 residents earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 17.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 71243 are older than average. The median age of 54.4 years in ZIP Code 71243 is approximately 42.78% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 25.6% of the population in 71243 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 71243 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 25.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 71243 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 40.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 71243 is high cholesterol, as approximately 40.4% of adults 18 and older in this Franklin County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.2% |
| High blood pressure | 40.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.9% |
| Current asthma | 10.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.3% |
| High cholesterol | 40.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71243 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.2% of those 18 and above in 71243 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 71243 include obesity (40.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (35.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 78.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 55.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| Current smoking | 24.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 32.8% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.6% |
In ZIP Code 71243, 87.9% of the population graduated high school, while 19.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 48.4% in this Franklin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 48.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.6% |
| Associate's degree | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 71243, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 71243 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 71243 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (77.6%), followed by Black or African American (22.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77.6% |
| Black or African American | 22.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 71243, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% 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 Franklin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 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 71243, an estimated 23.2% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949. Additionally, 21.7% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Franklin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 21.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 23.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 71243 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.43 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.8% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.6% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 71243 | 8.09¢/kWh | 9.73¢/kWh | 5.58¢/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 71243 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.41 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.18 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.82 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.8 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.87 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.7 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.98 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.14 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.15 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.13 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.3 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 71243, 49.0% 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 34.1 minutes. Approximately 30.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 71243 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 24.7% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 71243 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 24.7% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 16.1% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 30.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |