Zip code 71263: Oak Grove, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71263
71263 is a rural zip code in Oak Grove, Louisiana (West Carroll Parish), covering 197 sq mi of land. About 6,410 people live here, or 33 per square mile. The median resident is 44.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $44,260 a year, about 55% of the national median of $80,734. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $95,400, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $708 a month.
16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.2 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support.
How 71263 compares
- Housing vacancy14.9%86thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%270th of 493 in LA
- Median age44.885thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38119th of 501 in LA
- 81stWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495155th of 492 in LA
- Homeownership rate79.2%77thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%218th of 492 in LA
- 76thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%148th of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate16.6%75thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%275th of 493 in LA
- Government workers14.2%54thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%301st of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate6.5%47thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%277th of 501 in LA
- 45thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%283rd of 500 in LA
- Average commute24.2 min38thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min331st of 471 in LA
- 34thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%323rd of 500 in LA
- Residents under 1820.3%34thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%335th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$42,01929thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701242nd of 492 in LA
- Tech workers1.7%27thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%157th of 500 in LA
- 26thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%324th of 458 in LA
- Per capita income$31,84724thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038206th of 501 in LA
- Diversity index30.324thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9375th of 501 in LA
- Veterans3.8%24thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%394th of 501 in LA
- 11thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%273rd of 500 in LA
- Work from home5.8%11thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%231st of 500 in LA
- 11thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%378th of 500 in LA
- Population6,41010thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961194th of 501 in LA
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%276th of 501 in LA
- Population density33/sq mi5thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi345th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$44,2605thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756343rd of 459 in LA
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064315th of 391 in LA
- Median home value$95,4002ndU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500381st of 450 in LA
- Broadband access71.3%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%416th of 492 in LA
| Measure | 71263 | West Carroll | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 14.9% | 18.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 270th of 493 | |
| Median age | 44.8 | 42.1 | 38 | 38.9 | 119th of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.481 | 0.454 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 155th of 492 | |
| Homeownership rate | 79.2% | 76.1% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 218th of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.5% | 21.4% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 148th of 501 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.6% | 16.2% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 275th of 493 | |
| Government workers | 14.2% | 13.4% | 16% | 14.5% | 301st of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.5% | 5.9% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 277th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.9% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 10% | 283rd of 500 | |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 24.3 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 331st of 471 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4% | 5.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 323rd of 500 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.3% | 22.5% | 23.5% | 22% | 335th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $42,019 | $42,170 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 242nd of 492 | |
| Tech workers | 1.7% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 157th of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 43.9% | 36.6% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 324th of 458 | |
| Per capita income | $31,847 | $29,378 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 206th of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 30.3 | 34.5 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 375th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 3.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 394th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 15.9% | 15.2% | 27% | 35.7% | 273rd of 500 | |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 5.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 231st of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.5% | 9.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 378th of 500 | |
| Population | 6,410 | 9,464 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 194th of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1% | 0.8% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 276th of 501 | |
| Population density | 33/sq mi | 26/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 345th of 501 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $44,260 | $49,134 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 343rd of 459 | |
| Median gross rent | $708 | $740 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 315th of 391 | |
| Median home value | $95,400 | $94,400 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 381st of 450 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 71.3% | 71.5% | 86.6% | 91% | 416th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White82%
- Black13%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,789
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 61%
- Married couples
- 43.3%
- Living alone
- 36.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.8%
- 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
- 3,276
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Vacant
- 14.9%
- Median year built
- 1978
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 43.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 20.5%
- Home value to income
- 2.2× (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 | 71263 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $41,105 | $74,888 |
| Service | $20,203 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,846 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $65,476 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $58,750 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.8%
- Households with broadband
- 71.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 30.9%
- No internet access
- 22.3%
- Without health insurance
- 6.5%
- Limited-English households
- 1.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Oak Grove
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- West Carroll Parish
- Center point
- 32.8719° N, 91.4258° W
- Land area
- 197 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 71263
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71242 | Forest, LA | 5.6 mi | $38,833 |
| 71250 | Jones, LA | 10 mi | $45,500 |
| 71253 | Kilbourne, LA | 11 mi | — |
| 71266 | Pioneer, LA | 12 mi | $59,554 |
| 71254 | Lake Providence, LA | 12 mi | $31,433 |
| 71676 | Wilmot, AR | 15 mi | $26,184 |
| 71223 | Bonita, LA | 15 mi | $22,308 |
| 71261 | Mer Rouge, LA | 17 mi | — |
| 71286 | Transylvania, LA | 19 mi | $37,841 |
| 39113 | Mayersville, MS | 20 mi | $15,179 |
| 71661 | Parkdale, AR | 20 mi | $28,750 |
| 71237 | Epps, LA | 20 mi | $50,057 |
Zip codes like 71263 elsewhere
Questions about 71263
What city is zip code 71263?
71263 is assigned to Oak Grove, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71263 in?
71263 is in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 71263?
About 6,410 people live in 71263, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71263 in?
71263 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71263?
The median household income in 71263 is $44,260.
What zip codes are near 71263?
The closest zip codes to 71263 are 71242, 71250, 71253, 71266, 71254.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71263, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.