ZIP Code 71256

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Lillie · Union County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71256 in Lillie, Louisiana has a population of 688. The median household income is $43,611, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $54,400, 80% below the US average. 6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71256 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.1 square miles in Lillie, Union County, Louisiana. The area is home to 688 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 71256 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71256 sits at $43,611 (27% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $21,753. The poverty rate stands at 32.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. On housing, the median home value is $54,400 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $611 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71256 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 71256 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.

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 71256, Lillie, 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

688

Population

125.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

54.5

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 30.4%
African American 67.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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)

Income & Employment

$43,611

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$21,753

Per Capita Income

32.0%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.3%

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

Housing

332

Total Housing Units

292

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$54,400

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$611

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 71256, employing approximately 70 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,197,000.

10

Businesses

70

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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
71079 Summerfield, LA 272 5.4 mi
71222 Bernice, LA 3,481 9.4 mi
71749 Junction City, AR 2,595 10.1 mi
71048 Lisbon, LA 104 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71256 in?
ZIP code 71256 (Lillie) 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 71256?
ZIP code 71256 in Lillie, LA has a population of 688 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71256?
The median household income in ZIP 71256 is $43,611, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71256?
The median home value in ZIP 71256 is $54,400, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71256?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71256 is African American at 67.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71256?
ZIP code 71256 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 70 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71256?
In ZIP code 71256, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.3% 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 71256?
In ZIP code 71256, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71256?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71256 is 32.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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