ZIP Code 71227

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Choudrant · Lincoln County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71227 in Choudrant, Louisiana has a population of 3,635. The median household income is $64,195, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $255,800, 8% below the US average. 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71227 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 290.8 square miles in Choudrant, Lincoln County, Louisiana. The area is home to 3,635 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71227 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71227 sits at $64,195 (8% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $42,655. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $255,800 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $933 per month, and 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71227 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 71227 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Top industries in ZIP 71227

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71227 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71227 (establishments) Top 5 1. Construction 13 2. Retail trade 7 3. Administrative and support and w 7 4. Agriculture, forestry, fishing a 6 5. Other services (except public ad 6 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71227. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71227, Choudrant, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,635

Population

290.8

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

38.4

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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)

Income & Employment

$64,195

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$42,655

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

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

Housing

1,631

Total Housing Units

1,428

Occupied Units

203

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$255,800

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$933

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 71227, employing approximately 423 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,302,000.

70

Businesses

423

Employees

$15.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 18.6%
Retail trade 7 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 10.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 5.7%
Manufacturing 3 4.3%
Finance and insurance 3 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.3%
Educational services 3 4.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
71225 Calhoun, LA 7,068 8.1 mi
71234 Downsville, LA 3,992 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71227 in?
ZIP code 71227 (Choudrant) is located in Lincoln County, Louisiana. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/lincoln-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71227?
ZIP code 71227 in Choudrant, LA has a population of 3,635 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71227?
The median household income in ZIP 71227 is $64,195, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71227?
The median home value in ZIP 71227 is $255,800, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71227?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71227 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71227?
ZIP code 71227 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 423 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71227?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71227 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71227?
In ZIP code 71227, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 71227?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71227 is 23.7 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 71227?
In ZIP code 71227, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71227?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71227 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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