Frierson, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71027
De Soto Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,585
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $42,781
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Frierson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71027 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71027 covers 163.4 square miles in Frierson, De Soto Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,585 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71027 reports a modest median household income of $42,781 (28% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,042. Unemployment is 14.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,300 (41% below the average Louisiana ZIP); owner occupancy is 85.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in De Soto Parish, so 71027 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 71027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Frierson, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71027.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71027, Frierson, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,585
Population
163.4
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71027?
47.8
Median Age
55.9%
Male
44.1%
Female
3.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$42,781
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$34,042
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71027 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Frierson, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$42,781 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
637housing units
637
Total Housing Units
437
Occupied Units
200
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,300
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 71027, employing approximately 682 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,415,000.
35
Businesses
682
Employees
$61.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 25.7% |
| Construction | 9 | 25.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 8.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71027 vs 71115 →
ZIP 71027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71106
Shreveport (71106)
34,814 residents
- 71118
Shreveport (71118)
24,761 residents
- 71115
Shreveport (71115)
14,506 residents
- 71078 5,546
Stonewall (71078)
5,546 residents
- 71027 1,585
Frierson (71027)
1,585 residents
- 71030 1,537
Gloster (71030)
1,537 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71027 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71078
Stonewall (71078)
$86,042 median income
- 71106
Shreveport (71106)
$81,452 median income
- 71115
Shreveport (71115)
$65,509 median income
- 71030
Gloster (71030)
$64,146 median income
- 71118
Shreveport (71118)
$50,287 median income
- 71027
Frierson (71027)
$42,781 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71027 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71027, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,585 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71027 in?
ZIP code 71027 (Frierson) is located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. De Soto Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/de-soto-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71027?
ZIP code 71027 in Frierson, LA has a population of 1,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71027?
The median household income in ZIP 71027 is $42,781, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71027?
The median home value in ZIP 71027 is $104,300, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71027 is White at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71027?
ZIP code 71027 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 682 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71027 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (9), Construction (9), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71027?
In ZIP code 71027, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71027?
In ZIP code 71027, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71027 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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