Zip code 71251: Jonesboro, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71251
71251 is a rural zip code in Jonesboro, Louisiana (Jackson Parish), covering 185 sq mi of land. About 8,026 people live here, or 43 per square mile. The median resident is 39.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $40,128 a year, about 50% of the national median of $80,734. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,100, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $751 a month.
15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and office and administrative support.
How 71251 compares
- Housing vacancy23.9%96thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%125th of 493 in LA
- 96thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%64th of 500 in LA
- Unemployment rate10.2%94thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%107th of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate24.8%92ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%143rd of 493 in LA
- 87thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495117th of 492 in LA
- Diversity index58.569thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.983rd of 501 in LA
- 69thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%180th of 501 in LA
- 62ndU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%224th of 500 in LA
- Median age39.856thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38232nd of 501 in LA
- Veterans6%52ndU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%225th of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate6.8%50thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%255th of 501 in LA
- 46thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%267th of 458 in LA
- Tech workers2.5%43rdU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%98th of 500 in LA
- 36thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%303rd of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate60.6%33rdU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%400th of 492 in LA
- 32ndU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%89th of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1820.1%32ndU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%340th of 501 in LA
- Average commute23 min29thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min357th of 471 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$39,50120thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701287th of 492 in LA
- Population8,02613thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961174th of 501 in LA
- Work from home6.4%13thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%196th of 500 in LA
- Per capita income$25,83710thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038350th of 501 in LA
- 9thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%299th of 500 in LA
- Population density43/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi317th of 501 in LA
- 4thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064284th of 391 in LA
- Median household income$40,1283rdWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756371st of 459 in LA
- Median home value$104,1003rdU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500358th of 450 in LA
- Broadband access70.2%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%423rd of 492 in LA
| Measure | 71251 | Jackson | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 23.9% | 22.9% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 125th of 493 | |
| Government workers | 27% | 22% | 16% | 14.5% | 64th of 500 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 10.2% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 107th of 500 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 24.8% | 22.3% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 143rd of 493 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.494 | 0.447 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 117th of 492 | |
| Diversity index | 58.5 | 50.8 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 83rd of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.2% | 20.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 180th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.3% | 10% | 10.6% | 10% | 224th of 500 | |
| Median age | 39.8 | 41.6 | 38 | 38.9 | 232nd of 501 | |
| Veterans | 6% | 6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 225th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.8% | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 255th of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49.8% | 48.6% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 267th of 458 | |
| Tech workers | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 98th of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.6% | 9.7% | 11% | 9.7% | 303rd of 500 | |
| Homeownership rate | 60.6% | 70% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 400th of 492 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.6% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 89th of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.1% | 20.8% | 23.5% | 22% | 340th of 501 | |
| Average commute | 23 min | 23.9 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 357th of 471 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,501 | $38,885 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 287th of 492 | |
| Population | 8,026 | 14,884 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 174th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 5.4% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 196th of 500 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $25,837 | $26,629 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 350th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 14.5% | 14.7% | 27% | 35.7% | 299th of 500 | |
| Population density | 43/sq mi | 26/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 317th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $751 | $736 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 284th of 391 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $40,128 | $44,925 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 371st of 459 | |
| Median home value | $104,100 | $115,600 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 358th of 450 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 70.2% | 73.9% | 86.6% | 91% | 423rd of 492 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White57%
- Black30%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian0.4%
- Native American0.6%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0.4%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,866
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 62%
- Married couples
- 36%
- Living alone
- 36.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6%
- Male / female
- 54% / 46%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,764
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Vacant
- 23.9%
- Median year built
- 1976
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 49.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 30%
- Home value to income
- 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 71251 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $46,063 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,159 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,983 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $56,136 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $72,863 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.4%
- Households with broadband
- 70.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 39.1%
- No internet access
- 18.9%
- Without health insurance
- 6.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Jonesboro
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Jackson Parish
- Center point
- 32.2206° N, 92.6769° W
- Land area
- 185 sq mi
- Water area
- 4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
71251 spans 2 counties
- Jackson Parish86% of land
- Bienville Parish14% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Jonesboro3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71251
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71247 | Hodge, LA | 4.3 mi | $34,531 |
| 71268 | Quitman, LA | 9.4 mi | $69,018 |
| 71422 | Dodson, LA | 10 mi | $36,111 |
| 71226 | Chatham, LA | 14 mi | $49,669 |
| 71473 | Sikes, LA | 18 mi | $40,956 |
| 71410 | Calvin, LA | 19 mi | — |
| 71270 | Ruston, LA | 19 mi | $36,791 |
| 71008 | Bienville, LA | 19 mi | $36,029 |
| 71031 | Goldonna, LA | 20 mi | $50,718 |
| 71440 | Joyce, LA · PO box | 20 mi | — |
| 71238 | Eros, LA | 20 mi | $34,018 |
| 71070 | Saline, LA | 21 mi | $59,259 |
Zip codes like 71251 elsewhere
Questions about 71251
What city is zip code 71251?
71251 is assigned to Jonesboro, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71251 in?
71251 is mostly in Jackson Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 71251?
About 8,026 people live in 71251, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71251 in?
71251 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71251?
The median household income in 71251 is $40,128.
What zip codes are near 71251?
The closest zip codes to 71251 are 71247, 71268, 71422, 71226, 71473.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71251, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.