Zip code 71253: Kilbourne, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71253
71253 is a small-town zip code in Kilbourne, Louisiana (West Carroll Parish), covering 1 sq mi of land. About 376 people live here, or 388 per square mile. The median resident is 66 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.8 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and construction and repair.
How 71253 compares
Only about 376 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- 99thU.S. 38.9 · LA 387th of 501 in LA
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%9th of 501 in LA
- 99thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%34th of 500 in LA
- Unemployment rate13.7%98thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%52nd of 500 in LA
- Government workers22.2%90thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%116th of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate83.1%85thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%157th of 492 in LA
- Poverty rate19.7%84thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%218th of 493 in LA
- Average commute27.8 min61stU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min235th of 471 in LA
- Housing vacancy6.8%51stU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%448th of 493 in LA
- 42ndU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%292nd of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate5.6%39thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%326th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$34,41032ndU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038161st of 501 in LA
- Population density388/sq mi29thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi132nd of 501 in LA
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%168th of 500 in LA
- Veterans3.3%18thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%412th of 501 in LA
- Work from home6.5%14thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%194th of 500 in LA
- Diversity index20.113thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9428th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access85.4%13thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%227th of 492 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$31,3104thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701401st of 492 in LA
- 3rdU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%331st of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1810.4%3rdU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%461st of 501 in LA
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495441st of 492 in LA
- Population3761stU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961455th of 501 in LA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%454th of 500 in LA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%456th of 458 in LA
| Measure | 71253 | West Carroll | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 66 | 42.1 | 38 | 38.9 | 7th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 50.5% | 21.4% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 9th of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 19% | 9.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 34th of 500 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 13.7% | 5.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 52nd of 500 | |
| Government workers | 22.2% | 13.4% | 16% | 14.5% | 116th of 500 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 83.1% | 76.1% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 157th of 492 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 19.7% | 16.2% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 218th of 493 | |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 24.3 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 235th of 471 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.8% | 18.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 448th of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.7% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 10% | 292nd of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.6% | 5.9% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 326th of 501 | |
| Per capita income | $34,410 | $29,378 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 161st of 501 | |
| Population density | 388/sq mi | 26/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 132nd of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 168th of 500 | |
| Veterans | 3.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 412th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 5.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 194th of 500 | |
| Diversity index | 20.1 | 34.5 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 428th of 501 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.4% | 71.5% | 86.6% | 91% | 227th of 492 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $31,310 | $42,170 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 401st of 492 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% | 0.8% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 331st of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 10.4% | 22.5% | 23.5% | 22% | 461st of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.342 | 0.454 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 441st of 492 | |
| Population | 376 | 9,464 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 455th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 6.6% | 15.2% | 27% | 35.7% | 454th of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 36.6% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 456th of 458 |
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
- White89%
- Black0.5%
- Hispanic0.5%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial10%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 178
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 82%
- Married couples
- 55.1%
- Living alone
- 18%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.3%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 191
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Vacant
- 6.8%
- Median year built
- 1963
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- —
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 | 71253 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $27,083 | $74,888 |
| Service | under $2,500 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $31,607 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $43,393 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $30,893 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.9%
- Households with broadband
- 85.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 61.8%
- No internet access
- 7.9%
- Without health insurance
- 5.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Kilbourne
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- West Carroll Parish
- Center point
- 32.9961° N, 91.3157° W
- Land area
- 1 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Kilbourne100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71253
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71640 | Eudora, AR | 9.5 mi | $28,461 |
| 71263 | Oak Grove, LA | 11 mi | $44,260 |
| 71254 | Lake Providence, LA | 14 mi | $31,433 |
| 38731 | Chatham, MS | 14 mi | — |
| 71676 | Wilmot, AR | 14 mi | $26,184 |
| 71250 | Jones, LA | 15 mi | $45,500 |
| 71242 | Forest, LA | 15 mi | $38,833 |
| 71661 | Parkdale, AR | 15 mi | $28,750 |
| 38744 | Glen Allan, MS | 16 mi | $22,547 |
| 38745 | Grace, MS | 16 mi | — |
| 71663 | Portland, AR | 17 mi | $37,150 |
| 39113 | Mayersville, MS | 20 mi | $15,179 |
Questions about 71253
What city is zip code 71253?
71253 is assigned to Kilbourne, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71253 in?
71253 is in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 71253?
About 376 people live in 71253, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71253 in?
71253 is in Central Time.
What zip codes are near 71253?
The closest zip codes to 71253 are 71640, 71263, 71254, 38731, 71676.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71253, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.