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% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 71268 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 40.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 71268 is high cholesterol, as approximately 38.9% of adults 18 and older in this Jackson County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 40.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.6% |
| Current asthma | 10.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71268 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.7% of those 18 and above in 71268 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 71268 include obesity (42.0% 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 | 90.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 78.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 55.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| Current smoking | 22.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 31.2% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.6% |
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 | 10.82¢/kWh | 9.48¢/kWh | 5.75¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/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% |