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Jackson County
Hodge, LA
71247
71247 ZIP Code — Hodge, LA
Jackson County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71247 is located in
Hodge ,
Louisiana ,
within Jackson County .
It covers approximately 1.37 square miles and serves a population of
1,243 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71247
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $66,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $28,808. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 71247 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Hodge
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,243
Population density
907 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
049
Geography
Land area
1.37 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
32.2626
Longitude
-92.7349
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.3%
55.7%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
35.0%
29.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
4.7%
12.2%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$28,808
Median household income
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 356 28.6% 18 and over 887 71.4% 65 and over 271 21.8% Median age 38.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
51.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % Black or African American 637 51.2% White 546 43.9% Two or more races 41 3.3% Asian 11 0.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 8 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.3%
55.7%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
35.0%
29.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
4.7%
12.2%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.3% $10k–$15k 6.6% $15k–$25k 22.6% $25k–$35k 22.4% $35k–$50k 17.5% $50k–$75k 12.9% $75k–$100k 3.1% $100k–$150k 3.7% $150k–$200k 1.0% Median income $28,808
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $66,200 Median rent / month $685 Owner occupied 61.2% Renter occupied 38.8% Vacant 29.6% Single-family detached 88.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.8% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 1.0% 1990–1999 5.3% 1980–1989 15.9% 1970–1979 17.5% 1960–1969 26.6% 1950–1959 24.1% 1940–1949 3.8% 1939 or earlier 3.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 3.5% 2 bedrooms 26.9% 3 bedrooms 57.5% 4 bedrooms 7.1% 5+ bedrooms 4.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.5% 1 vehicle 44.6% 2 vehicles 30.8% 3 or more 14.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.4% Electricity 37.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 136 27.9% Cohabiting couple 30 6.2% Male householder, no spouse 87 17.9% Female householder, no spouse 234 48.0% Households with children under 18 149 30.6% Households with seniors (65+) 218 44.8% Average household size 2.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.9% 29.4% Married 29.6% 25.3% Separated 2.2% 1.9% Widowed 9.0% 24.8% Divorced 12.2% 18.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.4% Bachelor's or higher 11.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 39 15.3% Kindergarten 15 5.9% Elementary school 123 48.2% High school 75 29.4% College / grad school 3 1.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.1%
Professional & management
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Public administration
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.7% Service 33.2% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 10.8% Production & transportation 11.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.9% Government 26.4% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.7% Other means 7.9% Avg commute (minutes) 13.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
22.1%
Female-led households
54.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.7% Retirement income 34.3% Supplemental Security 8.6% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 28.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.3% High blood pressure 43.5% High cholesterol 35.9% Diabetes 15.1% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.7% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 32.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.4% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 20.1% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 14.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.5% Visited dentist 55.0% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 18.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 55 6.2%
Disability % Any disability 25.3% Under 18 7.9% 18–64 years 24.5% 65 and over 50.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 31.0% Public insurance 78.9% No insurance 2.8% Uninsured under 19 0.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,106 89.0% Spanish 8 0.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 8 0.7%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,234 99.3% Born in same state 1,234 99.3% Born in different state 1,082 87.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 9 0.7% Not a US citizen 9 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 139 11.2% Arab 92 7.4%
Ancestry Count % French 40 3.2% English 7 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.2% Internet access 85.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71247
What city is ZIP code 71247 in?
ZIP code 71247 is primarily assigned to Hodge, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71247 in?
ZIP code 71247 falls within Jackson County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71247?
38% of residents in ZIP code 71247 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 71247 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 71247 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71247?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71247?
The median home value in ZIP code 71247 is $66,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 71247 in?
ZIP code 71247 observes the CST timezone.
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