Hodge, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71247
Jackson Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,175
- 183/sq mi High-density area
- $34,531
- Median income Below-median income area
- $76,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hodge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 183
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71247 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71247 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hodge, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, home to just 1,175 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 183 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71247 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,531 (42% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,734. The poverty rate is 35.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $76,500 (57% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $709; owner occupancy is 50.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Jackson Parish, so 71247 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 71247
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hodge, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71247.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,175
Population
6.4
Area (sq mi)
183
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71247?
41.4
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
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)
How much do residents earn?
$34,531
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$19,734
Per Capita Income
35.0%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71247 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Hodge, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$34,531 10th percentile higher than 10% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
619housing units
619
Total Housing Units
473
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$76,500
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$709
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71247 vs 71268 →
ZIP 71247 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71251
Jonesboro (71251)
9,051 residents
- 71268 2,819
Quitman (71268)
2,819 residents
- 71247 1,175
Hodge (71247)
1,175 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71247 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71247 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71268
Quitman (71268)
$69,018 median income
- 71251
Jonesboro (71251)
$40,128 median income
- 71247
Hodge (71247)
$34,531 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71247 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71247, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,175 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71247 in?
ZIP code 71247 (Hodge) is located in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. Jackson Parish 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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