Zip code 71232: Delhi, Louisiana

Q: What city is zip code 71232?

71232 is assigned to Delhi, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 71232 in?

71232 is mostly in Madison Parish, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 71232?

About 5,768 people live in 71232, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 71232?

The median household income in 71232 is $55,754.

Q: What zip codes are near 71232?

The closest zip codes to 71232 are 71237, 71219, 71230, 71282, 71269.

Residential delivery areaMadison ParishCentral Time

Population

5,768

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$121K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$935/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

247 sq mi

23 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 71232

71232 is a rural zip code in Delhi, Louisiana (Madison Parish), covering 247 sq mi of land. About 5,768 people live here, or 23 per square mile. The median resident is 41.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,754 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $121,100, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $935 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.5 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair.

How 71232 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers16.2%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · LA 11%61st of 500 in LA
Housing vacancy24.4%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%119th of 493 in LA
Income inequality (Gini)0.507
91st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.49586th of 492 in LA
Unemployment rate8.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%147th of 500 in LA
Self-employed workers13.8%
86th
U.S. 10% · LA 10.6%111th of 500 in LA
Poverty rate18.6%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%232nd of 493 in LA
Residents 65 and older19.9%
73rd
U.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%162nd of 501 in LA
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%140th of 501 in LA
Uninsured rate9.6%
69th
U.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%131st of 501 in LA
Median age41.4
68th
U.S. 38.9 · LA 38180th of 501 in LA
Diversity index56.5
64th
U.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9114th of 501 in LA
Average commute26.5 min
53rd
U.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min266th of 471 in LA
Homeownership rate64.7%
41st
U.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%377th of 492 in LA
Residents under 1820.8%
38th
U.S. 22% · LA 23.5%324th of 501 in LA
Government workers10.7%
24th
U.S. 14.5% · LA 16%400th of 500 in LA
Median earnings per worker$39,488
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701288th of 492 in LA
Per capita income$29,758
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038255th of 501 in LA
Median gross rent$935
16th
U.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064180th of 391 in LA
Median household income$55,754
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756239th of 459 in LA
Rent-burdened renters38.2%
13th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%360th of 458 in LA
Tech workers1%
13th
U.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%221st of 500 in LA
Population5,768
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961207th of 501 in LA
Bachelor's degree or higher14.1%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%309th of 500 in LA
Work from home5.2%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%253rd of 500 in LA
Median home value$121,100
5th
U.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500312th of 450 in LA
Population density23/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi383rd of 501 in LA
Foreign-born residents0.6%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%310th of 501 in LA
Broadband access74.4%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%392nd of 492 in LA

Measure	71232	Madison	LA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in LA
Healthcare workers	16.2%	18.8%	11%	9.7%	97th	61st of 500
Housing vacancy	24.4%	30.3%	14.4%	10.1%	96th	119th of 493
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.507	0.515	0.495	0.483	91st	86th of 492
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.4%	5.5%	6.3%	5.2%	89th	147th of 500
Self-employed workers	13.8%	10.9%	10.6%	10%	86th	111th of 500
Poverty rateWeakness	18.6%	34.5%	18.9%	12.5%	81st	232nd of 493
Residents 65 and older	19.9%	17.5%	16.7%	17.2%	73rd	162nd of 501
Veterans	7.3%	6.2%	6.1%	6.2%	70th	140th of 501
Uninsured rate	9.6%	8.8%	7.8%	8.4%	69th	131st of 501
Median age	41.4	35.3	38	38.9	68th	180th of 501
Diversity index	56.5	50.9	58.9	61.4	64th	114th of 501
Average commute	26.5 min	17.2 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	53rd	266th of 471
Homeownership rate	64.7%	53.1%	67.4%	65.2%	41st	377th of 492
Residents under 18	20.8%	25.6%	23.5%	22%	38th	324th of 501
Government workers	10.7%	18.5%	16%	14.5%	24th	400th of 500
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,488	$29,790	$43,701	$49,666	20th	288th of 492
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,758	$19,470	$35,038	$44,673	18th	255th of 501
Median gross rent	$935	$649	$1,064	$1,413	16th	180th of 391
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,754	$35,456	$60,756	$80,734	15th	239th of 459
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	38.2%	55.7%	54.8%	51.1%	13th	360th of 458
Tech workers	1%	0.2%	1.9%	3.8%	13th	221st of 500
Population	5,768	9,513	4,611,961	334,922,499	9th	207th of 501
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.1%	14.1%	27%	35.7%	8th	309th of 500
Work from home	5.2%	3.2%	8.1%	15.1%	8th	253rd of 500
Median home value	$121,100	$96,200	$216,500	$332,700	5th	312th of 450
Population density	23/sq mi	15/sq mi	107/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	383rd of 501
Foreign-born residents	0.6%	0.9%	4.9%	14.1%	3rd	310th of 501
Broadband accessWeakness	74.4%	77.8%	86.6%	91%	2nd	392nd of 492

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

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

13%

35–44

11%

45–54

15%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.4

Under 18

20.8%

65 and over

19.9%

Race and ethnicity

White50%
Black43%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

56.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,165
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 70.2%
Married couples: 47.8%
Living alone: 26.7%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

71232

$55,754

Madison

$35,456

Louisiana

$60,756

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,758

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.507

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71232

$121,100

Madison

$96,200

Louisiana

$216,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

71232

$935

Madison

$649

Louisiana

$1,064

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

0.8%

5–19 units

0.7%

20+ units

0.5%

Mobile home

24%

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 2,863
Owner-occupied: 64.7%
Vacant: 24.4%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 38.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.1%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

35%

10–19

22%

20–29

10%

30–44

10%

45–59

14%

60+

10%

Average commute

26.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

16%

Production

14%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Office and admin

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Police and fire

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Manufacturing

14%

Retail

13%

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$39,488

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	71232	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$71,908	$74,888
Service	$21,131	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,100	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,089	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,288	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

41%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
Households with broadband: 74.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 44.7%
No internet access: 22.4%
Without health insurance: 9.6%
Limited-English households: 0.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Delhi
State: Louisiana
County: Madison Parish
Center point: 32.4144° N, 91.4967° W
Land area: 247 sq mi
Water area: 4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

71232 spans 3 counties

Madison Parish46% of land
Richland Parish31% of land
Franklin Parish22% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Delhi1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 71232

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
71237	Epps, LA	12 mi	1,028	$50,057	$66,700
71219	Baskin, LA	13 mi	1,212	$52,448	$232,300
71230	Crowville, LA	13 mi	0	—	—
71282	Tallulah, LA	16 mi	8,828	$35,244	$97,400
71269	Rayville, LA	17 mi	12,318	$49,668	$145,900
71218	Archibald, LA	18 mi	0	—	—
71284	Tallulah, LA · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
71266	Pioneer, LA	21 mi	1,673	$59,554	$119,400
71264	Oak Ridge, LA	21 mi	1,130	$68,750	$158,100
71279	Start, LA	22 mi	50	—	—
71286	Transylvania, LA	22 mi	503	$37,841	—
71295	Winnsboro, LA	22 mi	13,992	$48,211	$99,700

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Questions about 71232

What city is zip code 71232?

71232 is assigned to Delhi, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 71232 in?

71232 is mostly in Madison Parish, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 71232?

About 5,768 people live in 71232, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 71232 in?

71232 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 71232?

The median household income in 71232 is $55,754.

What zip codes are near 71232?

The closest zip codes to 71232 are 71237, 71219, 71230, 71282, 71269.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71232, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.