71251 ZIP Code, Jonesboro, LA
71251 is a ZIP code in Jonesboro, Louisiana — mostly in Jackson Parish (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Bienville Parish County. It covers 185 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71247, 71268 and 71422. 8,026 people live here in 2,866 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (61% own). Median household income is $40,128, well below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Jonesboro, LA
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 185 sq mi
- Population: 8,026
- Median household income: $40,128
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,026 |
| Households | 2,866 |
| Median household income | $40,128 |
| Income per person | $25,837 |
| Median age | 39.8 |
| Homeowners | 60.6% |
| Median home value | $104,100 |
| Median rent | $751 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.8% |
| Broadband internet | 70.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.9% |
| $10–15K | 8.3% |
| $15–25K | 14.5% |
| $25–35K | 10.0% |
| $35–50K | 20.6% |
| $50–75K | 12.9% |
| $75–100K | 7.2% |
| $100–150K | 12.8% |
| $150–200K | 2.1% |
| $200K+ | 3.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.3% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–44 | 15.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.1% |
| 75+ | 9.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.5% |
| Owned outright | 25.7% |
| Rented | 30.0% |
| Vacant | 23.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.5% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 7.8% |
| 5–19 units | 2.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 15.5% |
Businesses in 71251
156 business establishments with 1,774 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 25
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 25
- Accommodation and Food Services: 18
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 17
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 13
- Finance and Insurance: 10
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 9
- Construction: 9
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71247 — Hodge village, LA (4.3 mi)
- 71268 — Quitman village, LA (9.4 mi)
- 71422 — Dodson village, LA (10 mi)
- 71226 — Chatham town, LA (14.1 mi)
- 71473 — Sikes village, LA (17.9 mi)
- 71410 — Calvin village, LA (18.6 mi)
- 71270 — Ruston city, LA (18.7 mi)
- 71008 — Bienville village, LA (19.2 mi)
Areas that include 71251
- Jonesboro, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hodge, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Bienville County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 7: highest median household income in Jackson Parish
- No. 5 of 7: highest median home value in Jackson Parish
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Jackson Parish
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Jackson Parish
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jackson Parish
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in Jackson Parish
- No. 5 of 7: highest median age in Jackson Parish
- No. 5 of 7: fastest population growth in Jackson Parish
Mail every home in 71251
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71251, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71251 in?
- 71251 is a Jonesboro, LA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Jonesboro; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71251 in?
- 71251 is mostly in Jackson Parish (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Bienville Parish County.
- What is the population of 71251?
- About 8,026 people (±496), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,286.
- What is the median household income in 71251?
- $40,128 (±$4,232), 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 71251?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71251 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71251?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71247 (4.3 mi, Hodge), 71268 (9.4 mi, Quitman), 71422 (10 mi, Dodson), 71226 (14.1 mi, Chatham), 71473 (17.9 mi, Sikes) and 71410 (18.6 mi, Calvin).
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