71268 ZIP Code – Quitman, Louisiana
ZIP code 71268 is a small ZIP code located in Quitman, Louisiana, within Jackson Parish with a population of approximately 2,368 residents. The median household income of $56,935 is near the Louisiana average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $136,200, well below the national average, with 84.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $825, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing).
At 4.8%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate is 23.0%, well above the national average. An estimated 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 52.0, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 71247, 71251, 71270.
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ZIP 71268 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 71268 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,368 | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $136k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $825 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 52.0 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.0% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 71247 – Hodge
- 71251 – Jonesboro
- 71270 – Ruston
- 71275 – Simsboro
- 71245 – Grambling
- 71008 – Bienville
- 71272 – Ruston
- 71226 – Chatham
- 71001 – Arcadia
- 71422 – Dodson
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71247 | HODGE | 1,243 | $28,808 |
| 71251 | JONESBORO | 7,555 | $35,091 |
| 71270 | RUSTON | 33,112 | $36,679 |
| 71275 | SIMSBORO | 2,403 | $32,023 |
| 71245 | GRAMBLING | 4,233 | $26,067 |