Delhi, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71232
Richland Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,581
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,754
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Delhi pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71232 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71232 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana, home to 6,581 residents across 774.2 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71232 reports a modest median household income of $55,754 (7% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,758. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 8.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,100 (32% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $935; owner occupancy is 64.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Louisiana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 71232.
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 71232
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delhi, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71232.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 12
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Wholesale trade 10
Wholesale trade
10 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 71232, Delhi, 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
6,581
Population
774.2
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71232?
41.4
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
0.6%
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?
$55,754
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$29,758
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71232 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Delhi, 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)
$55,754 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
2,863housing units
2,863
Total Housing Units
2,165
Occupied Units
698
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,100
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$935
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 136 business establishments in ZIP 71232, employing approximately 2,329 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,678,000.
136
Businesses
2,329
Employees
$106.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 24.3% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 16.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71232, 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 (6,581 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 71232 in?
ZIP code 71232 (Delhi) is located in Richland Parish, Louisiana. Richland Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71232?
ZIP code 71232 in Delhi, LA has a population of 6,581 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71232?
The median household income in ZIP 71232 is $55,754, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71232?
The median home value in ZIP 71232 is $121,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71232?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71232 is White at 50.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71232?
ZIP code 71232 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 2,329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71232?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71232 are: Health care and social assistance (33), Retail trade (22), Transportation and warehousing (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71232?
In ZIP code 71232, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 71232?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71232 is 26.5 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 71232?
In ZIP code 71232, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71232?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71232 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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