US ZIP Code
71331

Effie, LA

Avoyelles County  ·  Louisiana

● Active
👥 765 Population ↓ 24% since 2019
🎂 43.9 Median Age ↑ 3% since 2019
🏠 $101,200 Median Home Value
▼ 64% below avg ↓ 15% since 2019
🎓 32.7% College Grads
▼ 16% below avg
📊 12.0% Unemployment
▲ 145% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code71331
CityEffie
StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyAvoyelles County
Area Code318
Elevation45 ft
Latitude31.252072
Longitude-92.065984
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS22009
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 43.3% (331) Female 56.7% (434) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 1.2%Other: 6.3%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic9.9%
Black1.2%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
36%
45–64
38%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.16
Below Poverty27.6% ▲ 176% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment12.0% ▲ 145% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (12.5%)
HS Graduate218 (44.8%)
Some College41 (8.4%)
Associates8 (1.6%)
Bachelors27 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree132 (27.1%)

Education

No HS: 12.5%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 1.6%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
No HS12.5%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College8.4%
Associates1.6%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.7%Renter: 2.3%Tenure
Owner97.7%
Renter2.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–100k
10%
$100k–150k
16%
$200k–300k
30%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median Home Value$101,200 ▼ 64% below avg ↓ 15% since 2019
Total Units409
Vacant Units55
Avg HH Size2.16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–50k
16%
$50k–75k
13%
$75k–100k
7%
$100k–150k
6%
$150k–200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
51%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%

Summary

Total Units409
Vacant55
Owner Occupied97.7%
Renter Occupied2.3%
Avg HH Size2.16
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 71331 is in Effie, LA, in Avoyelles County.
ZIP code 71331 is located in Louisiana (LA).
ZIP code 71331 is in Avoyelles County, LA.
ZIP 71331 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 71331 is 765 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 71331 is $101,200 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 71331

ZIP code 71331 is located in Effie, Louisiana, within Avoyelles County. With a population of 765, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.9 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 71331 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $101,200 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 15% since 2019.

The population of 71331 is primarily White (82.61%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 27.6%.

The unemployment rate in 71331 stands at 12.0%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.

Overall, ZIP code 71331 in Effie, LA is characterized as moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.