PlainZIP

Hodge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71247

Jackson County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,175
183/sq mi
$34,531
Median income
$76,500
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th 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 County, 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 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.

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 -. To put 71247 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Jackson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 71247?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$34,531

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$19,734

Per Capita Income

35.0%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71247 ranks nationally

Hodge, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$34,531 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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

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

What does housing look like?

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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71247 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71247 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71268 Quitman, LA 2,819 5.3 mi
71251 Jonesboro, LA 9,051 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

71251 standard
Jonesboro, LA
Pop: 9,051
71268 standard
Quitman, LA
Pop: 2,819
71226 standard
Chatham, LA
Pop: 1,638

Related Areas

Jackson County Hodge, LA Louisiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.