| ZIP Code | 71351 |
|---|---|
| City | Marksville |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Avoyelles County |
| Area Code | 318 |
| Elevation | 43 ft |
| Latitude | 31.184246 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.960829 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 22.6% ▲ 126% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.8% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 83 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,382 (36.5%) |
| Some College | 1,231 (18.9%) |
| Associates | 1,273 (19.5%) |
| Bachelors | 621 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 928 (14.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,006 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,800 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $774/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,448 |
| Vacant Units | 1,048 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,448 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,048 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 71351 is located in Marksville, Louisiana, within Avoyelles County. With a population of 11,494, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.1 years. Economically, 71351 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,006 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 71351 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $155,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $774 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 71351 is majority White (62.40%). Residents are less-educated — 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.6%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 71351 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 71351 in Marksville, LA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,494 residents, a median household income of $48,006, and a median home value of $155,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.