ZIP Code 71264

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Oak Ridge · Richland County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71264 in Oak Ridge, Louisiana has a population of 1,045. The median household income is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $158,100, 43% below the US average. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71264 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 298.6 square miles in Oak Ridge, Richland County, Louisiana. The area is home to 1,045 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 71264 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71264 sits at $68,750 (15% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,385. The poverty rate stands at 39.5% and the unemployment rate at 21.1%. On housing, the median home value is $158,100 (11% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 74.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71264 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Richland County, so you can benchmark 71264 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. Verify with HUD →

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 71264, Oak Ridge, 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

1,045

Population

298.6

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

35.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 53.5%
African American 42.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$68,750

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$31,385

Per Capita Income

39.5%

Poverty Rate

21.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

Housing

532

Total Housing Units

381

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$158,100

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

1967

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 71264, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,660,000.

11

Businesses

31

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 36.4%

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
71229 Collinston, LA 1,662 7.4 mi
71279 Start, LA 45 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71264 in?
ZIP code 71264 (Oak Ridge) is located in Richland County, Louisiana. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/richland-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71264?
ZIP code 71264 in Oak Ridge, LA has a population of 1,045 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71264?
The median household income in ZIP 71264 is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71264?
The median home value in ZIP 71264 is $158,100, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71264?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71264 is White at 53.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71264?
ZIP code 71264 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71264?
In ZIP code 71264, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 71264?
In ZIP code 71264, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71264?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71264 is 39.5% 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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