71251 Zip Code Profile

71251 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Jonesboro, Louisiana. Median household income here ($28,049) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $64,300) are fairly typical for the Ruston area.

The average family income here is $43,680/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 71251 is $35,801.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 71251 earn an average of $32,970/year. Women earn only $16,326/year.

3,235 people in 71251 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 71251? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.7 minutes.

The median age here is 39. There are 4,728 men and 4,323 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,873 people (out of the 9,051 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,467 homes, and 289 businesses every day. 42 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

71251 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 32 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tijuana, Mexico!) and -93 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 250 feet above sea levell.

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• Collins Subdivision
• East Georgia Northeast

• Ruston Farmers Market
• Winn Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 9,051
• White Population: 5,479
• Black Population: 3,550
• Hispanic Population: 78
• Asian Population: 31
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 73
• Male Population: 4,728
• Female Population: 4,323
• Median Age: 39
• Median Age of Males: 36
• Median Age of Females: 42

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Ruston LA
• County: Jackson
• City: Jonesboro
• Longitude: -92.6
• Latitude: 32.2
• Elevation: 251 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 318

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,195
• Drive alone: 2,694
• Carpool: 417
• Public transit: 16
• Ride bikes or walk: 42


• Average commute time: 22.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 178
•    5 - 9: 589
•    10 - 14: 546
•    15 - 19: 676
•    20 - 24: 211
•    25 - 29: 92
•    30 - 34: 399
•    35 - 39: 61
•    40 - 44: 84
•    45 - 59: 129
•    60 - 89: 123
•    90 plus: 107

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $64,300
• Average Annual Household Income: $39,824
• Businesses: 174
• Employees: 1,805
• Annual Payroll: $41,599,000
• Average Family Income: $43,680
• Median Family Income: $28,049
• Average Income for Men: $32,970
• Average Income for Women: $16,326

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 05, 04
• Congressional District Land Area: 13775.0, 10764.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: Rodney Alexander (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 049
• State FIPS Code: 22

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View all schools in Jonesboro

Primary Schools

Southside Elementary School

2105 South Polk Street

Jonesboro, LA 71251

(318) 259-4489

Middle Schools

Jonesboro Hodge Middle School

440 Old Winnfield Highway

Jonesboro, LA 71251

(318) 259-6611

High Schools

Jonesboro Hodge High School

225 Pershing Highway

Jonesboro, LA 71251

(318) 259-4138

Other Schools

Weston High School

213 Highway 505

Jonesboro, LA 71251

(318) 259-7313

Other Schools

Hawk Primary School

401 Northeast Street

Jonesboro, LA 71251

(318) 259-9154