71063
Zip code 71063: Pelican, Louisiana
Population
724
Median household income
—
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$86K
U.S. $333K
Median rent
—
U.S. $1,413
Median age
37.9
U.S. 38.9
Land area
110 sq mi
7 people/sq mi
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71063
71063 is a rural zip code in Pelican, Louisiana (De Soto Parish), covering 110 sq mi of land. About 724 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 37.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
56.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $85,600. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 41 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.
How 71063 compares
Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile
- Poverty rate56.8%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%12th of 493 in LA
- Healthcare workers35.9%99thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%4th of 500 in LA
- 98thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.49527th of 492 in LA
- Average commute41 min97thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min31st of 471 in LA
- Unemployment rate10.1%94thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%108th of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy9.8%70thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%387th of 493 in LA
- 55thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%248th of 458 in LA
- Diversity index46.546thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9245th of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate6.1%44thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%295th of 501 in LA
- Median age37.941stU.S. 38.9 · LA 38304th of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate63.4%38thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%384th of 492 in LA
- Veterans4.9%37thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%299th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$41,45826thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701253rd of 492 in LA
- 19thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%427th of 501 in LA
- 7thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%444th of 500 in LA
- Per capita income$23,7946thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038386th of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1812.6%4thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%446th of 501 in LA
- Population7241stU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961418th of 501 in LA
- Population density7/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi480th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$85,6001stU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500406th of 450 in LA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%483rd of 500 in LA
- Work from home1.3%1stU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%403rd of 500 in LA
- Broadband access72.5%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%407th of 492 in LA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%418th of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%377th of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%458th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 71063 | De Soto | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 56.8% | 21.5% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 12th of 493 | |
| Healthcare workers | 35.9% | 11.5% | 11% | 9.7% | 4th of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.553 | 0.489 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 27th of 492 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 41 min | 28.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 31st of 471 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 10.1% | 6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 108th of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.8% | 17.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 387th of 493 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 52% | 54.4% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 248th of 458 | |
| Diversity index | 46.5 | 53.4 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 245th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.1% | 5.2% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 295th of 501 | |
| Median age | 37.9 | 40 | 38 | 38.9 | 304th of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 63.4% | 77.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 384th of 492 | |
| Veterans | 4.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 299th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,458 | $41,330 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 253rd of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.2% | 18.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 427th of 501 | |
| Government workers | 8% | 12.9% | 16% | 14.5% | 444th of 500 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,794 | $29,808 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 386th of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 12.6% | 23.9% | 23.5% | 22% | 446th of 501 | |
| Population | 724 | 27,026 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 418th of 501 | |
| Population density | 7/sq mi | 31/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 480th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $85,600 | $154,900 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 406th of 450 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 1.5% | 16% | 27% | 35.7% | 483rd of 500 | |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 4.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 403rd of 500 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 72.5% | 79.5% | 86.6% | 91% | 407th of 492 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.1% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 418th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 377th of 500 | |
| Self-employed workers | 1.3% | 11% | 10.6% | 10% | 458th of 500 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
0%Under 5
13%5–17
15%18–24
18%25–34
5%35–44
15%45–54
23%55–64
3%65–74
9%75+
Median age
37.9
Under 18
12.6%
65 and over
12.2%
Race and ethnicity
- White63%
- Black37%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Diversity index
46.5
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
0%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
96.7%
Language spoken at home (households)
English only
91%
Spanish
9%
Other Indo-European
0%
Asian / Pacific
0%
Other
0%
Households
- Households
- 404
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Family households
- 32.4%
- Married couples
- 7.2%
- Living alone
- 64.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.9%
- Male / female
- 57% / 43%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
<$25k
54%
$25–50k
14%
$50–75k
10%
$75–100k
5%
$100–150k
15%
$150–200k
2%
$200k+
0%
Median household income
71063
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De Soto
$48,578
Louisiana
$60,756
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$23,794
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
56.8%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
1.7%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
U.S. 0.483
Housing
Median home value
71063
$85,600
De Soto
$154,900
Louisiana
$216,500
United States
$332,700
Median gross rent
71063
—
De Soto
$687
Louisiana
$1,064
United States
$1,413
Types of housing
Single-family
44%
2–4 units
0%
5–19 units
0%
20+ units
0%
Mobile home
56%
Boat, RV, van
0%
- Housing units
- 448
- Owner-occupied
- 63.4%
- Vacant
- 9.8%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 52%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 52%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Drove alone
76%
Carpooled
18%
Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Bicycle
0%
Worked from home
1%
Other
4%
Commute time (one way)
<10 min
8%
10–19
8%
20–29
33%
30–44
14%
45–59
8%
60+
28%
Average commute
41 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
10.1%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
53.5%
U.S. 63.5%
Jobs and careers
What employed residents do, wherever they work
Occupations
Healthcare
36%
Construction and repair
19%
Transportation and moving
16%
Office and admin
10%
Production
8%
Food service
5%
Sales
4%
Cleaning and personal care
3%
Management
0%
Business and finance
0%
Computer and math
0%
Engineering and science
0%
Education
0%
Legal and social services
0%
Arts, media and sports
0%
Police and fire
0%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0%
Industries
Health care and social assistance
36%
Agriculture and mining
20%
Retail
15%
Manufacturing
8%
Education
5%
Restaurants and hotels
5%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
4%
Finance, insurance and real estate
4%
Public administration
3%
Professional and technical services
0%
Construction
0%
Admin, support and management
0%
Other services
0%
Wholesale
0%
Information
0%
Arts and recreation
0%
Median earnings per worker
$41,458
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
1.3%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
8%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
14.7%
U.S. 8.8%
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 71063 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $80,781 | $74,888 |
| Service | $3,984 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $44,231 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $24,474 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $50,900 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
No diploma
15%
High school
54%
Some college
29%
Associate's
0.8%
Bachelor's
2%
Graduate
0%
- High school graduate or higher
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- 72.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 49.5%
- No internet access
- 7.4%
- Without health insurance
- 6.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Pelican
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- De Soto Parish
- Center point
- 31.9115° N, 93.5150° W
- Land area
- 110 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 71063
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71065 | Pleasant Hill, LA | 7.5 mi | $26,333 |
| 71052 | Mansfield, LA | 11 mi | $38,509 |
| 71450 | Marthaville, LA | 11 mi | $44,055 |
| 71406 | Belmont, LA | 12 mi | — |
| 71419 | Converse, LA | 15 mi | $71,875 |
| 71019 | Coushatta, LA | 15 mi | $49,943 |
| 71066 | Powhatan, LA | 19 mi | — |
| 71032 | Grand Cane, LA | 21 mi | $60,972 |
| 71469 | Robeline, LA | 21 mi | $50,994 |
| 71462 | Noble, LA | 21 mi | $52,000 |
| 71486 | Zwolle, LA | 21 mi | $45,918 |
| 71034 | Hall Summit, LA | 23 mi | — |
Questions about 71063
What city is zip code 71063?
71063 is assigned to Pelican, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71063 in?
71063 is in De Soto Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 71063?
About 724 people live in 71063, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71063 in?
71063 is in Central Time.
What zip codes are near 71063?
The closest zip codes to 71063 are 71065, 71052, 71450, 71406, 71419.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71063, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.