The U.S. ZIP Code 71268 is associated with Quitman, LA in Jackson County. The 71268 ZIP Code has a median age of 45.4 years, and 23.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $64,103, while about 3% of the population lives below the poverty line. In this Louisiana region, an estimated 95.1% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $29,354. The current population estimate for this region is 2,466.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 71268 is $64,103, while the region's mean household income is $70,308. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,354. The per capita income in ZIP Code 71268 of $29,354 is approximately 5.12% more than the per capita income in Louisiana overall of $27,923. An estimated 2.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 71.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.5% of the population in 71268 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.6% of 71268 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 25.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 71268 are older than average. The median age of 45.4 years in ZIP Code 71268 is approximately 19.16% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.7% of the population in 71268 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 71268 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.5% |
| 85 years and over | 3.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71268 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 71268 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 71268, 95.1% of the population graduated high school, while 21.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.7% in this Jackson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.9% |
| Associate's degree | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 71268, 99.8% is one race, while 0.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.6% of 71268 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 71268 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.3%), followed by Black or African American (12.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 71268, 98.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% 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 Jackson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.3% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 71268, an estimated 19.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.2% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Jackson County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 71268 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.31 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.88% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.42% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 71268 | 7.76¢/kWh | 7.75¢/kWh | 4.4¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 11.93¢/kWh | 10.43¢/kWh | 5.64¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 71268 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.59 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.41 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.26 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.61 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.89 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.8 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.94 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.7 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.9 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.99 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 71268, 56.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.2 minutes. Approximately 37.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 71268 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 71268 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.8% |
| Construction | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 21.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.2% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 37.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 10.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 71268, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 71268 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jackson County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 3 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |
| False statements or representation | 1 |