| ZIP Code | 71480 |
|---|---|
| City | Urania |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | La Salle County |
| Area Code | 318 |
| Elevation | 93 ft |
| Latitude | 31.869951 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.279136 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22059 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.81 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 12.7% ▼ 67% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.2% ▲ 67% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 248 (40.3%) |
| Some College | 119 (19.3%) |
| Associates | 162 (26.3%) |
| Bachelors | 22 (3.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 56 (9.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,500 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $104,000 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,042/mo |
| Total Units | 238 |
| Vacant Units | 50 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 238 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 50 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
ZIP code 71480 is located in Urania, Louisiana, within La Salle County. With a population of 1,186, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 71480 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 71480 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $104,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,042 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 71480 is majority White (56.75%). Residents are less-educated — 12.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 71480 stands at 8.2%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 71480 in Urania, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,186 residents, a median household income of $67,500, and a median home value of $104,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.