PlainZIP

Homer, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71040

Claiborne County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,268
14/sq mi
$31,678
Median income
$79,600
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Homer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71040 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Homer, Claiborne County, Louisiana, home to 10,268 residents across 749.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71040 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,678 (47% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $21,278. The poverty rate stands at 33.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $79,600 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $717 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Louisiana and national benchmarks, shown above, are the best way to contextualize 71040, not the raw numbers alone.

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 71040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Homer, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71040.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 71040, Homer, 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

10,268

Population

749.5

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71040?

40.7

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 41.1%
African American 52.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$31,678

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$21,278

Per Capita Income

33.7%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71040 ranks nationally

Homer, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$31,678 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,497

Total Housing Units

2,547

Occupied Units

950

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$79,600

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$717

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-4.5%

YoY Change (2023)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71040 have decreased 4.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -8.1% 155
2020 +9.3% 169
2021 -0.9% 168
2022 +17.4% 197
2023 -4.5% 188

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 110 business establishments in ZIP 71040, employing approximately 1,624 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,624,000.

110

Businesses

1,624

Employees

$71.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 16 14.6%
Finance and insurance 11 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 11 10.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 9 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.3%
Manufacturing 7 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.5%
Wholesale trade 5 4.5%
Construction 4 3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Claiborne County Homer, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71040 in? ▼
ZIP code 71040 (Homer) is located in Claiborne County, Louisiana. Claiborne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/claiborne-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71040? ▼
ZIP code 71040 in Homer, LA has a population of 10,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71040? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71040 is $31,678, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71040? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71040 is $79,600, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71040? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71040 is African American at 52.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71040? ▼
ZIP code 71040 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 1,624 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71040? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71040 are: Retail trade (18), Health care and social assistance (16), Finance and insurance (11). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71040? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71040 decreased by 4.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71040? ▼
In ZIP code 71040, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71040? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71040 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71040? ▼
In ZIP code 71040, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71040? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71040 is 33.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.