Zip code 71260: Marion, Louisiana

Q: What city is zip code 71260?

71260 is assigned to Marion, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 71260 in?

71260 is in Union Parish, Louisiana.

Q: What is the population of 71260?

About 3,151 people live in 71260, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 71260?

The median household income in 71260 is $36,366.

Q: What zip codes are near 71260?

The closest zip codes to 71260 are 71747, 71241, 71280, 71765, 71277.

Residential delivery areaUnion ParishCentral Time

Population

3,151

Median household income

$36K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$87K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$821/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

288 sq mi

11 people/sq mi

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

About 71260

71260 is a rural zip code in Marion, Louisiana (Union Parish), covering 288 sq mi of land. About 3,151 people live here, or 11 per square mile. The median resident is 35.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $36,366 a year, about 45% of the national median of $80,734. 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $87,100, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $821 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.9 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and management.

How 71260 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate34.1%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%64th of 493 in LA
Housing vacancy21.9%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%157th of 493 in LA
Residents under 1829.9%
95th
U.S. 22% · LA 23.5%52nd of 501 in LA
Income inequality (Gini)0.524
94th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.49563rd of 492 in LA
Average commute33.9 min
89th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min101st of 471 in LA
Homeownership rate82.5%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%163rd of 492 in LA
Uninsured rate11.7%
79th
U.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%73rd of 501 in LA
Self-employed workers12.2%
78th
U.S. 10% · LA 10.6%159th of 500 in LA
Unemployment rate6.1%
70th
U.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%221st of 500 in LA
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%144th of 501 in LA
Residents 65 and older18.5%
64th
U.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%202nd of 501 in LA
Diversity index40.2
36th
U.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9307th of 501 in LA
Government workers11.7%
33rd
U.S. 14.5% · LA 16%379th of 500 in LA
Median age35.7
25th
U.S. 38.9 · LA 38382nd of 501 in LA
Bachelor's degree or higher15%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%293rd of 500 in LA
Healthcare workers6.2%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · LA 11%388th of 500 in LA
Median gross rent$821
8th
U.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064247th of 391 in LA
Median earnings per worker$34,044
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701376th of 492 in LA
Population3,151
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961272nd of 501 in LA
Per capita income$22,972
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038403rd of 501 in LA
Rent-burdened renters28.5%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%396th of 458 in LA
Broadband access78.5%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%349th of 492 in LA
Median household income$36,366
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756398th of 459 in LA
Population density11/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi456th of 501 in LA
Median home value$87,100
1st
U.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500403rd of 450 in LA
Work from home0.3%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%421st of 500 in LA
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%378th of 501 in LA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%479th of 500 in LA

Measure	71260	Union	LA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in LA
Poverty rateWeakness	34.1%	29.4%	18.9%	12.5%	98th	64th of 493
Housing vacancy	21.9%	18.4%	14.4%	10.1%	95th	157th of 493
Residents under 18	29.9%	21.5%	23.5%	22%	95th	52nd of 501
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.524	0.486	0.495	0.483	94th	63rd of 492
Average commuteWeakness	33.9 min	29.8 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	89th	101st of 471
Homeownership rateStrength	82.5%	77.8%	67.4%	65.2%	84th	163rd of 492
Uninsured rate	11.7%	9.9%	7.8%	8.4%	79th	73rd of 501
Self-employed workers	12.2%	11.1%	10.6%	10%	78th	159th of 500
Unemployment rate	6.1%	5.1%	6.3%	5.2%	70th	221st of 500
Veterans	7.3%	6.5%	6.1%	6.2%	70th	144th of 501
Residents 65 and older	18.5%	22.3%	16.7%	17.2%	64th	202nd of 501
Diversity index	40.2	46.6	58.9	61.4	36th	307th of 501
Government workers	11.7%	11.4%	16%	14.5%	33rd	379th of 500
Median age	35.7	43.7	38	38.9	25th	382nd of 501
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15%	14.8%	27%	35.7%	10th	293rd of 500
Healthcare workers	6.2%	8.9%	11%	9.7%	9th	388th of 500
Median gross rent	$821	$778	$1,064	$1,413	8th	247th of 391
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,044	$35,917	$43,701	$49,666	7th	376th of 492
Population	3,151	20,821	4,611,961	334,922,499	5th	272nd of 501
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,972	$28,058	$35,038	$44,673	5th	403rd of 501
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	28.5%	50.8%	54.8%	51.1%	4th	396th of 458
Broadband accessWeakness	78.5%	64.1%	86.6%	91%	3rd	349th of 492
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,366	$42,885	$60,756	$80,734	2nd	398th of 459
Population density	11/sq mi	24/sq mi	107/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	456th of 501
Median home value	$87,100	$112,500	$216,500	$332,700	1st	403rd of 450
Work from home	0.3%	3.8%	8.1%	15.1%	1st	421st of 500
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	3.3%	4.9%	14.1%	1st	378th of 501
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	1.9%	3.8%	1st	479th 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

Under 5

21%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

35.7

Under 18

29.9%

65 and over

18.5%

Race and ethnicity

White74%
Black22%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

40.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

0.1%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,193
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 79.9%
Married couples: 50%
Living alone: 18.9%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

71260

$36,366

Union

$42,885

Louisiana

$60,756

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,972

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

34.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.524

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71260

$87,100

Union

$112,500

Louisiana

$216,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

71260

$821

Union

$778

Louisiana

$1,064

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

50%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.7%

Mobile home

44%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,527
Owner-occupied: 82.5%
Vacant: 21.9%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 28.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 2.2%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.3%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

20%

20–29

26%

30–44

14%

45–59

13%

60+

16%

Average commute

33.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

40.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

19%

Transportation and moving

18%

Management

11%

Food service

10%

Sales

Business and finance

Healthcare

Office and admin

Production

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Education

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

0.8%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Construction

22%

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Admin, support and management

Information

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,044

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	71260	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,563	$74,888
Service	$14,430	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,714	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,799	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,694	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

46%

Some college

13%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
Households with broadband: 78.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 45%
No internet access: 13.8%
Without health insurance: 11.7%
Limited-English households: 0.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Marion
State: Louisiana
County: Union Parish
Center point: 32.9079° N, 92.2350° W
Land area: 288 sq mi
Water area: 2.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Marion1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 71260

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
71747	Huttig, AR	10 mi	655	$61,208	$83,600
71241	Farmerville, LA	11 mi	8,485	$44,128	$128,900
71280	Sterlington, LA	15 mi	5,269	$78,531	$248,900
71765	Strong, AR	17 mi	1,742	$38,636	$49,200
71277	Spearsville, LA	19 mi	1,263	$26,686	$80,200
71234	Downsville, LA	19 mi	5,396	$84,740	$155,500
71220	Bastrop, LA	19 mi	20,398	$38,037	$111,700
71635	Crossett, AR	21 mi	10,295	$47,148	$98,100
71240	Fairbanks, LA · PO box	22 mi	—	—	—
71221	Bastrop, LA · PO box	24 mi	—	—	—
71291	West Monroe, LA	24 mi	35,269	$71,639	$227,000
71750	Lawson, AR · PO box	25 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 71260

What city is zip code 71260?

71260 is assigned to Marion, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 71260 in?

71260 is in Union Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of 71260?

About 3,151 people live in 71260, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 71260 in?

71260 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 71260?

The median household income in 71260 is $36,366.

What zip codes are near 71260?

The closest zip codes to 71260 are 71747, 71241, 71280, 71765, 71277.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71260, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.