Oak Grove, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71263
West Carroll Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,275
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,260
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oak Grove pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71263 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71263 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oak Grove, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, home to 8,275 residents across 537.3 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71263 reports a modest median household income of $44,260 (26% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,847. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,400 (46% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $708; owner occupancy is 79.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in West Carroll Parish, so 71263 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 71263
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oak Grove, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71263.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 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 71263, Oak Grove, 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
8,275
Population
537.3
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71263?
44.8
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
1.0%
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?
$44,260
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$31,847
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71263 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Oak Grove, 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)
$44,260 25th percentile higher than 25% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,276housing units
3,276
Total Housing Units
2,789
Occupied Units
487
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,400
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$708
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 135 business establishments in ZIP 71263, employing approximately 1,279 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,804,000.
135
Businesses
1,279
Employees
$44.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 7 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.2% |
| Utilities | 5 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.7% |
| Information | 4 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.2% |
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 71263 vs 71253 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71253 | Kilbourne, LA | 255 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71263, 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 (8,275 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 71263 in?
ZIP code 71263 (Oak Grove) is located in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. West Carroll Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/west-carroll-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71263?
ZIP code 71263 in Oak Grove, LA has a population of 8,275 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71263?
The median household income in ZIP 71263 is $44,260, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71263?
The median home value in ZIP 71263 is $95,400, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71263?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71263 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71263?
ZIP code 71263 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 1,279 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71263?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71263 are: Other services (except public administration) (30), Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71263?
In ZIP code 71263, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 71263?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71263 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71263?
In ZIP code 71263, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71263?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71263 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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