Grambling, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71245
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,718
- 259/sq mi High-density area
- $164,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 35.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grambling pairs below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 259
- people per sq mi
- 29%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71245 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71245 covers 18.2 square miles in Grambling, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,718 residents on file, a density of 259 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 71245, but per-capita income is $11,018. The poverty rate is 52.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $164,300 (7% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $714; 28.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Lincoln Parish, so 71245 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 71245
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grambling, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71245.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 71245, Grambling, 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
4,718
Population
18.2
Area (sq mi)
259
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71245?
21.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.4%
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?
$11,018
Per Capita Income
52.0%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
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
1,673housing units
1,673
Total Housing Units
1,419
Occupied Units
254
Vacant Units
1.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,300
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$714
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 71245, employing approximately 304 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,552,000.
26
Businesses
304
Employees
$10.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 46.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
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 71245 vs 71272 →
ZIP 71245 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71270
Ruston (71270)
30,887 residents
- 71245 4,718
Grambling (71245)
4,718 residents
- 71275 2,453
Simsboro (71275)
2,453 residents
- 71272 1,893
Ruston (71272)
1,893 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71245 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71245, 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 (4,718 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71245 in?
ZIP code 71245 (Grambling) is located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. Lincoln Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71245?
ZIP code 71245 in Grambling, LA has a population of 4,718 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71245?
The median home value in ZIP 71245 is $164,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71245?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71245 is African American at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71245?
ZIP code 71245 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 304 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71245?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71245 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Retail trade (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71245?
In ZIP code 71245, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71245?
In ZIP code 71245, approximately 28.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71245?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71245 is 52.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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