Mansfield, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71052
De Soto Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,259
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $38,509
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mansfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71052 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71052 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mansfield, De Soto Parish, Louisiana, home to 10,259 residents across 840.9 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71052 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,509 (35% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,979. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,400 (38% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $687; owner occupancy is 66.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in De Soto Parish, so 71052 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 71052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mansfield, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71052.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 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 71052, Mansfield, 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
10,259
Population
840.9
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71052?
39.8
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
0.7%
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?
$38,509
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$21,979
Per Capita Income
28.3%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71052 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Mansfield, 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)
$38,509 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
4,550housing units
4,550
Total Housing Units
3,410
Occupied Units
1,140
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,400
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$687
Median Rent
1977
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
-11.0%
YoY Change (2021)
167
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+67%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71052 have decreased 11.0% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +3.2% | 154 |
| 2018 | +12.7% | 173 |
| 2019 | -0.4% | 172 |
| 2020 | +8.9% | 188 |
| 2021 | -11.0% | 167 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 182 business establishments in ZIP 71052, employing approximately 2,998 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,956,000.
182
Businesses
2,998
Employees
$153.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 19.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 12.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 5.5% |
| Utilities | 8 | 4.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 2.8% |
| Construction | 5 | 2.8% |
| Information | 5 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.6% |
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 71052 vs 71032 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71032 | Grand Cane, LA | 2,164 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71052, 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 (10,259 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 71052 in?
ZIP code 71052 (Mansfield) 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 71052?
ZIP code 71052 in Mansfield, LA has a population of 10,259 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71052?
The median household income in ZIP 71052 is $38,509, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71052?
The median home value in ZIP 71052 is $109,400, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71052 is African American at 69.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71052?
ZIP code 71052 has 182 business establishments employing approximately 2,998 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71052 are: Retail trade (35), Health care and social assistance (24), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71052?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71052 decreased by 11.0% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 71052?
In ZIP code 71052, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.2% 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 71052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71052 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71052?
In ZIP code 71052, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71052 is 28.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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