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Bastrop, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71220

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

23,266
24/sq mi
$38,037
Median income
$111,700
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bastrop 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
24
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71220 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bastrop, Morehouse County, Louisiana, with 23,266 residents across 961.4 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71220 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,037 (36% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $22,071. Poverty here runs at 29.5%, with unemployment measured at 8.7%. The typical home here is valued at $111,700 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $859 monthly, and 67.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The state and national benchmarks above give 71220's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 71220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bastrop, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71220.

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 71220, Bastrop, 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

23,266

Population

961.4

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71220?

38.3

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 44.1%
African American 51.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$38,037

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$22,071

Per Capita Income

29.5%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71220 ranks nationally

Bastrop, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,037 5th percentile higher than 5% 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 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,482

Total Housing Units

7,979

Occupied Units

1,503

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$111,700

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$859

Median Rent

1976

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

166

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+66%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71220 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.9% 137
2021 +12.0% 154
2022 +0.3% 154
2023 +2.5% 158
2024 +5.2% 166

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 354 business establishments in ZIP 71220, employing approximately 4,626 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,419,000.

354

Businesses

4,626

Employees

$192.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 64 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 60 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 45 12.7%
Finance and insurance 36 10.2%
Construction 26 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 24 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 4.0%
Manufacturing 12 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.1%
Wholesale trade 8 2.3%
Utilities 7 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.4%
Information 4 1.1%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71220 in? ▼
ZIP code 71220 (Bastrop) is located in Morehouse County, Louisiana. Morehouse County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morehouse-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71220? ▼
ZIP code 71220 in Bastrop, LA has a population of 23,266 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71220? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71220 is $38,037, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71220? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71220 is $111,700, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71220? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71220 is African American at 51.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71220? ▼
ZIP code 71220 has 354 business establishments employing approximately 4,626 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71220? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71220 are: Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (60), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71220? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71220 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 66%. 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 71220? ▼
In ZIP code 71220, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 71220? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71220 is 26.7 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 71220? ▼
In ZIP code 71220, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71220? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71220 is 29.5% 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.