71247 ZIP Code, Hodge, LA
71247 is a ZIP code in Hodge, Louisiana in Jackson Parish. It covers 1.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71251, 71268 and 71422. 1,133 people live here in 473 households. With about 826 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (50% own). Median household income is $34,531, well below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Hodge, LA
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 1.4 sq mi
- Population: 1,133
- Median household income: $34,531
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,133 |
| Households | 473 |
| Median household income | $34,531 |
| Income per person | $19,734 |
| Median age | 41.4 |
| Homeowners | 50.3% |
| Median home value | $76,500 |
| Median rent | $709 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.0% |
| Broadband internet | 66.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.9% |
| $10–15K | 6.1% |
| $15–25K | 26.0% |
| $25–35K | 12.3% |
| $35–50K | 18.4% |
| $50–75K | 15.4% |
| $75–100K | 9.9% |
| $100–150K | 5.1% |
| $150–200K | 0.8% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 13.9% |
| 20–24 | 8.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.3% |
| 35–44 | 8.5% |
| 45–54 | 15.1% |
| 55–64 | 10.1% |
| 65–74 | 6.4% |
| 75+ | 14.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 8.4% |
| Owned outright | 30.0% |
| Rented | 38.0% |
| Vacant | 23.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 7.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 1.1% |
| Mobile / other | 5.0% |
Businesses in 71247
27 business establishments with 795 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71251 — Jonesboro town, LA (4.3 mi)
- 71268 — Quitman village, LA (5.3 mi)
- 71422 — Dodson village, LA (13.9 mi)
- 71008 — Bienville village, LA (15.4 mi)
- 71270 — Ruston city, LA (15.7 mi)
- 71226 — Chatham town, LA (16.6 mi)
- 71275 — Simsboro village, LA (17.6 mi)
- 71245 — Grambling city, LA (17.7 mi)
Areas that include 71247
- Hodge, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- North Hodge, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- East Hodge, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of households with children in Jackson Parish
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jackson Parish
- No. 4 of 7: lowest median age in Jackson Parish
- No. 4 of 7: highest median age in Jackson Parish
- No. 2 of 7: fastest population growth in Jackson Parish
Mail every home in 71247
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71247, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71247 in?
- 71247 is a Hodge, LA mailing address. By land area, 40% lies inside Hodge, 17% lies inside North Hodge and 17% lies inside East Hodge; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71247 in?
- 71247 is in Jackson Parish.
- What is the population of 71247?
- About 1,133 people (±256), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 847.
- What is the median household income in 71247?
- $34,531 (±$9,590), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 71247?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71247 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71247?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71251 (4.3 mi, Jonesboro), 71268 (5.3 mi, Quitman), 71422 (13.9 mi, Dodson), 71008 (15.4 mi, Bienville), 71270 (15.7 mi, Ruston) and 71226 (16.6 mi, Chatham).
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