ZIP Code 71251 Demographics & Data

Jonesboro, LA (ZIP Code 71251) Profile

Louisiana

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 71251

The U.S. ZIP Code 71251 is associated with Jonesboro, LA in Jackson County. The 71251 ZIP Code has a median age of 38.9 years, and 22.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $35,726, while about 20% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this Louisiana region, an estimated 76.0% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,242. The current population estimate for this region is 8,957.

Population in 71251

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 71251 is 8,957.

Jonesboro, LA

The 71251 ZIP Code is associated with Jonesboro, LA in Jackson County.

Area Codes associated with 71251

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 71251 include 318.

Sunrise / Sunset in 71251

Sunrise: 7:14 am
Sunset: 7:21 pm
Sunrise in 71251 7:14 am
Sunrise in 71251 7:21 pm

Weather forecast for 71251

Today's forecast for 71251: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Current air quality in 71251

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 71251 Fair

Internet in 71251

In ZIP Code 71251, an estimated 75.0% of households have a computer, while 71.0% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 71251

In ZIP Code 71251, males make up an estimated 51.6% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 48.4%.

Health Insurance in 71251

Approximately 12.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 71251 (Jonesboro, LA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 71251

The median household income in ZIP Code 71251 is $35,726, while the region's mean household income is $53,397. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,242. The per capita income in ZIP Code 71251 of $19,242 is approximately 31.09% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,923. An estimated 19.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately107.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.0% of the population in 71251 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.4% of 71251 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 71251

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 12.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 16.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.7%
$200,000 or more per year 2.4%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 71251

Residents of ZIP Code 71251 are older than average. The median age of 38.9 years in ZIP Code 71251 is approximately 2.1% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.5% of the population in 71251 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 71251 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 71251

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.5%
5 to 9 years 4.3%
10 to 14 years 6.3%
15 to 19 years 5.3%
20 to 24 years 7.2%
25 to 34 years 14.5%
35 to 44 years 13.8%
45 to 54 years 9.9%
55 to 59 years 7.3%
60 to 64 years 5.9%
65 to 74 years 11.6%
75 to 84 years 5.7%
85 years and over 1.8%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 71251 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 71251

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 71251 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71251 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 71251 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 71251

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 71251

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 71251

In ZIP Code 71251, 76.0% of the population graduated high school, while 11.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.1% in this Jackson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 71251

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 17.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 43.1%
Some college, no degree 15.6%
Associate's degree 5.7%
Bachelor's degree 8.7%
Graduate or professional degree 2.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 71251

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 71251, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 1.6% of 71251 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 71251 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (62.1%), followed by Black or African American (36.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 71251

Industry Percent
White 62.1%
Black or African American 36.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 71251

In ZIP Code 71251, 97.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jackson County region.

Language Spoken in 71251

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.7%
Spanish 1.1%
Other Indo-European languages 0.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.3%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 71251

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 71251, an estimated 20.3% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 18.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Jackson County region.

Age of Housing in 71251

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 10.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 20.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 71251 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 71251 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.26 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.67% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.18% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes electricity rates in 71251 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 71251

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 71251 7.56¢/kWh 7.51¢/kWh 5.08¢/kWh
Louisiana 11.7¢/kWh 10.73¢/kWh 5.28¢/kWh
United States 16.26¢/kWh 12.76¢/kWh 8.01¢/kWh

Solar Power in 71251

Month ZIP Code 71251 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.27 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.43 3 6.31
Mar 5.31 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.53 5.13 7.3
May 5.46 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.74 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.76 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.94 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.97 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.71 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.97 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.09 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes solar power levels in 71251 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 71251

In 71251, 40.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.2 minutes. Approximately 27.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 71251 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 71251 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 71251

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 6.9%
Construction 7.5%
Manufacturing 9.5%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Retail trade 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.3%
Information 0.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 27.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.6%
Other services, except public administration 6.4%
Public administration 7.6%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 71251 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 71251, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 71251 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jackson County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 71251

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 58
Credit reporting or credit repair services 17
Debt collection 8
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1
Mortgage 1
Other 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 71251

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 53
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 10
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 9
Attempts to collect debt not owed 3
False statements or representation 3
Other 8
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 71251. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.