PlainZIP

Quitman, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71268

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

2,819
9/sq mi
$69,018
Median income
$154,500
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Quitman pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71268 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71268 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 327.8 square miles in Quitman, Jackson County, Louisiana. The area is home to 2,819 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 71268 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71268 sits at $69,018 (16% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $44,273. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $154,500 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71268 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 71268 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. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 71268

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71268.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71268, Quitman, 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

2,819

Population

327.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71268?

47.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 80.3%
African American 13.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
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?

$69,018

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$44,273

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71268 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,018 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,200

Total Housing Units

1,065

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$154,500

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.4%

YoY Change (2022)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71268 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +2.9% 177
2019 +3.1% 182
2020 -4.0% 175
2021 +9.0% 190
2022 +6.4% 203

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 71268, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,391,000.

38

Businesses

130

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 7 18.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 13.2%
Utilities 3 7.9%
Construction 3 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.9%

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 71268 vs 71247 →

ZIP 71268 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 71268 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 71268 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 71268 ranks the highest of 4 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
71247 Hodge, LA 1,175 5.3 mi
71251 Jonesboro, LA 9,051 9.9 mi
71270 Ruston, LA 30,887 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

71251 standard
Jonesboro, LA
Pop: 9,051
71226 standard
Chatham, LA
Pop: 1,638
71247 standard
Hodge, LA
Pop: 1,175

Related Areas

Jackson County Quitman, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71268 in? ▼
ZIP code 71268 (Quitman) 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 71268? ▼
ZIP code 71268 in Quitman, LA has a population of 2,819 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71268? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71268 is $69,018, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71268? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71268 is $154,500, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71268? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71268 is White at 80.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71268? ▼
ZIP code 71268 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71268? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71268 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71268? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71268 increased by 6.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71268? ▼
In ZIP code 71268, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 71268? ▼
In ZIP code 71268, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71268? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71268 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Quitman, LA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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