What to know about ZIP 71294
ZIP code 71294 covers ZIP 71294 with a population of about 3,210.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MONROE - EL DORADO media market.
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ZIP Code 71294 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
3,210
Density
N/A
Median income
$33,571
-55% vs US avg
Home value
$74,400
-79% vs US avg
Median rent
$533
-54% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 71294
Income and economy in ZIP 71294
Median household income in ZIP 71294 is about $33,571 — about 55% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 35.7%; unemployment rate near 8.2%; 14.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Administrative support, and Healthcare; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 71294
Median home value is about $74,400 — about 79% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $533 (about 54% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 22.7% (about 42.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71294, a household would need roughly $20,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $478. That sits below the local median household income ($33,571), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.