ZIP Code 71247

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Hodge · Jackson County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71247 in Hodge, Louisiana has a population of 1,175. The median household income is $34,531, which is 55% below the national average. Median home value is $76,500, 72% below the US average. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71247 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.4 square miles in Hodge, Jackson County, Louisiana. The area is home to 1,175 residents, producing a population density of 183 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71247 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71247 sits at $34,531 (42% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $19,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $76,500 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $709 per month, and 50.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71247 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 71247 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Top industries in ZIP 71247

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71247 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 3 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71247 (establishments) Top 3 1. Other services (except public ad 6 2. Finance and insurance 3 3. Real estate and rental and leasi 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71247. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71247, Hodge, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,175

Population

6.4

Area (sq mi)

183

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

41.4

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 45.3%
African American 45.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Income & Employment

$34,531

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$19,734

Per Capita Income

35.0%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Housing

619

Total Housing Units

473

Occupied Units

146

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.3%
Renter 49.7%

$76,500

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$709

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 71247, employing approximately 795 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,930,000.

27

Businesses

795

Employees

$62.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 22.2%
Finance and insurance 3 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
71268 Quitman, LA 2,819 5.3 mi
71251 Jonesboro, LA 9,051 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71247 in?
ZIP code 71247 (Hodge) is located in Jackson County, Louisiana. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/jackson-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71247?
ZIP code 71247 in Hodge, LA has a population of 1,175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71247?
The median household income in ZIP 71247 is $34,531, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71247?
The median home value in ZIP 71247 is $76,500, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71247?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71247 is African American at 45.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71247?
ZIP code 71247 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 795 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71247?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71247 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Finance and insurance (3), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71247?
In ZIP code 71247, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71247?
In ZIP code 71247, approximately 50.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71247?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71247 is 35.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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