PlainZIP

Marion, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71260

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

3,177
4/sq mi
$36,366
Median income
$87,100
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71260 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71260 covers 738.8 square miles in Marion, Union County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,177 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71260 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,366 (39% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $22,972. 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Median home value sits at $87,100 (51% below the state average), median rent at $821 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 71260 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 71260

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71260.

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 71260, Marion, 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

3,177

Population

738.8

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71260?

35.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 22.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$36,366

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$22,972

Per Capita Income

34.1%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

33.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71260 ranks nationally

Marion, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,366 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,527

Total Housing Units

1,193

Occupied Units

334

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$87,100

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$821

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 71260, employing approximately 211 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,623,000.

39

Businesses

211

Employees

$9.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 20.5%
Information 7 17.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 12.8%
Retail trade 3 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.7%

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 71260 vs 71241 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71241 Farmerville, LA 9,982 11.8 mi

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Related Areas

Union County Marion, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71260 in? ▼
ZIP code 71260 (Marion) 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 71260? ▼
ZIP code 71260 in Marion, LA has a population of 3,177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71260? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71260 is $36,366, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71260? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71260 is $87,100, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71260? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71260 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71260? ▼
ZIP code 71260 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71260? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71260 are: Construction (8), Information (7), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71260? ▼
In ZIP code 71260, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 71260? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71260 is 33.9 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 71260? ▼
In ZIP code 71260, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71260? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71260 is 34.1% 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.