PlainZIP

Farmerville, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71241

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

9,982
20/sq mi
$44,128
Median income
$128,900
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71241 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71241 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farmerville, Union County, Louisiana, home to 9,982 residents across 504.1 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71241 reports a modest median household income of $44,128 (26% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,045. The poverty rate stands at 26.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $128,900 (27% below the state average); renters pay a median of $766 monthly, and 77.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 71241 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Union County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 71241

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmerville, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71241.

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 71241, Farmerville, 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

9,982

Population

504.1

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71241?

51.0

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 67.5%
African American 27.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$44,128

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$29,045

Per Capita Income

26.9%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71241 ranks nationally

Farmerville, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,128 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,425

Total Housing Units

3,642

Occupied Units

783

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$128,900

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$766

Median Rent

1986

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71241 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.5% 169
2021 +6.6% 180
2022 +7.0% 193
2023 +5.1% 203
2024 +7.7% 219

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 226 business establishments in ZIP 71241, employing approximately 3,816 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,954,000.

226

Businesses

3,816

Employees

$150.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 41 18.1%
Other services (except public administration) 32 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 27 11.9%
Finance and insurance 17 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 16 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 6.6%
Construction 14 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 3.1%
Manufacturing 7 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.1%
Wholesale trade 6 2.6%
Information 6 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 1.8%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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 71241 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71241 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71241 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71241 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71234 Downsville, LA 3,992 8.9 mi
71260 Marion, LA 3,177 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

71234 standard
Downsville, LA
Pop: 3,992
71222 standard
Bernice, LA
Pop: 3,481
71260 standard
Marion, LA
Pop: 3,177
71277 standard
Spearsville, LA
Pop: 1,758
71256 standard
Lillie, LA
Pop: 688

Related Areas

Union County Farmerville, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71241 in? ▼
ZIP code 71241 (Farmerville) is located in Union County, Louisiana. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71241? ▼
ZIP code 71241 in Farmerville, LA has a population of 9,982 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71241? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71241 is $44,128, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71241? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71241 is $128,900, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71241? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71241 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71241? ▼
ZIP code 71241 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 3,816 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71241? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71241 are: Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (32), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71241? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71241 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 71241? ▼
In ZIP code 71241, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 71241? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71241 is 31.5 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 71241? ▼
In ZIP code 71241, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71241? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71241 is 26.9% 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.