Zip code 71241: Farmerville, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71241
71241 is a rural zip code in Farmerville, Louisiana (Union Parish), covering 193 sq mi of land. About 8,485 people live here, or 44 per square mile. The median resident is 51 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $44,128 a year, about 55% of the national median of $80,734. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $128,900, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $766 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.5 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 71241 compares
- 96thU.S. 38.9 · LA 3853rd of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate26.9%94thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%114th of 493 in LA
- 94thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%60th of 501 in LA
- 92ndU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%85th of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy17.7%91stU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%221st of 493 in LA
- Average commute31.5 min81stWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min141st of 471 in LA
- Veterans8.4%81stU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%89th of 501 in LA
- 79thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495171st of 492 in LA
- Homeownership rate77.9%74thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%235th of 492 in LA
- 64thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%219th of 458 in LA
- 49thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%282nd of 500 in LA
- Diversity index47.848thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9229th of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate6.6%48thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%269th of 501 in LA
- Government workers12.4%39thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%360th of 500 in LA
- 22ndU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%132nd of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1818.3%20thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%382nd of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$29,04516thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038272nd of 501 in LA
- 16thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%226th of 500 in LA
- Population8,48513thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961168th of 501 in LA
- Work from home5.5%9thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%240th of 500 in LA
- Population density44/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi314th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$128,9006thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500296th of 450 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$33,3926thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701383rd of 492 in LA
- Median household income$44,1285thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756345th of 459 in LA
- 5thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064278th of 391 in LA
- 5thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%407th of 500 in LA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%456th of 492 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%478th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 71241 | Union | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 43.7 | 38 | 38.9 | 53rd of 501 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 26.9% | 29.4% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 114th of 493 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 26.4% | 22.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 60th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 15.4% | 11.1% | 10.6% | 10% | 85th of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 17.7% | 18.4% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 221st of 493 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 31.5 min | 29.8 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 141st of 471 | |
| Veterans | 8.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 89th of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.475 | 0.486 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 171st of 492 | |
| Homeownership rate | 77.9% | 77.8% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 235th of 492 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 54.3% | 50.8% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 219th of 458 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 282nd of 500 | |
| Diversity index | 47.8 | 46.6 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 229th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.6% | 9.9% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 269th of 501 | |
| Government workers | 12.4% | 11.4% | 16% | 14.5% | 360th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.6% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 132nd of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.3% | 21.5% | 23.5% | 22% | 382nd of 501 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,045 | $28,058 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 272nd of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18% | 14.8% | 27% | 35.7% | 226th of 500 | |
| Population | 8,485 | 20,821 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 168th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 3.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 240th of 500 | |
| Population density | 44/sq mi | 24/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 314th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $128,900 | $112,500 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 296th of 450 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $33,392 | $35,917 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 383rd of 492 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $44,128 | $42,885 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 345th of 459 | |
| Median gross rent | $766 | $778 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 278th of 391 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.3% | 8.9% | 11% | 9.7% | 407th of 500 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 61% | 64.1% | 86.6% | 91% | 456th of 492 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 478th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White67%
- Black25%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian0.6%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,642
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 62.1%
- Married couples
- 48.3%
- Living alone
- 35.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.4%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 4,425
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Vacant
- 17.7%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 54.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 30.8%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 71241 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $75,833 | $74,888 |
| Service | $22,351 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $23,198 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $23,981 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $29,242 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.2%
- Households with broadband
- 61%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 33.9%
- No internet access
- 31.4%
- Without health insurance
- 6.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Farmerville
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Union Parish
- Center point
- 32.7794° N, 92.3520° W
- Land area
- 193 sq mi
- Water area
- 24 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Farmerville3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71241
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71234 | Downsville, LA | 9.4 mi | $84,740 |
| 71260 | Marion, LA | 11 mi | $36,366 |
| 71280 | Sterlington, LA | 15 mi | $78,531 |
| 71277 | Spearsville, LA | 16 mi | $26,686 |
| 71291 | West Monroe, LA | 18 mi | $71,639 |
| 71222 | Bernice, LA | 18 mi | $35,051 |
| 71227 | Choudrant, LA | 19 mi | $64,195 |
| 71225 | Calhoun, LA | 19 mi | $74,873 |
| 71235 | Dubach, LA | 20 mi | $58,293 |
| 71747 | Huttig, AR | 20 mi | $61,208 |
| 71240 | Fairbanks, LA · PO box | 21 mi | — |
| 71273 | Ruston, LA · PO box | 21 mi | — |
Zip codes like 71241 elsewhere
Questions about 71241
What city is zip code 71241?
71241 is assigned to Farmerville, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71241 in?
71241 is in Union Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 71241?
About 8,485 people live in 71241, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71241 in?
71241 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71241?
The median household income in 71241 is $44,128.
What zip codes are near 71241?
The closest zip codes to 71241 are 71234, 71260, 71280, 71277, 71291.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71241, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.