| ZIP Code | 71286 |
|---|---|
| City | Transylvania |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | East Carroll County |
| Area Code | 318 |
| Elevation | 86 ft |
| Latitude | 32.64739 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.23319 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.3 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.93 |
| Below Poverty | 20.4% ▲ 104% above avg |
| College Grads | 10.5% ▼ 73% below avg |
| Unemployment | 35.4% ▲ 623% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 68 (26.5%) |
| Some College | 28 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 134 (52.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 27 (10.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,000 ▼ 41% below avg ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $91,700 ▼ 67% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 243 |
| Vacant Units | 17 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 243 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 17 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.93 |
ZIP code 71286 is located in Transylvania, Louisiana, within East Carroll County. With a population of 436, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.3 years. Economically, 71286 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,000 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 71286 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $91,700 is well below the national average. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 71286 is primarily White (93.35%). Residents are less-educated — 10.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.4%. Household income has declined by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 71286 stands at 35.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 97%.
Overall, ZIP code 71286 in Transylvania, LA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 436 residents, a median household income of $45,000, and a median home value of $91,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.