ZIP Code 71266

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Pioneer · West Carroll County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71266 in Pioneer, Louisiana has a population of 1,699. The median household income is $59,554, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $119,400, 57% below the US average. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71266 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 292.9 square miles in Pioneer, West Carroll County, Louisiana. The area is home to 1,699 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 71266 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71266 sits at $59,554 (0% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $22,489. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. On housing, the median home value is $119,400 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $819 per month, and 63.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71266 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing West Carroll County, so you can benchmark 71266 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 71266, Pioneer, 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

1,699

Population

292.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

30.6

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 13.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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

$59,554

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$22,489

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 45.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

Housing

786

Total Housing Units

573

Occupied Units

213

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.2%
Renter 36.8%

$119,400

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$819

Median Rent

1984

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 71266, employing approximately 104 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,137,000.

11

Businesses

104

Employees

$6.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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71237 Epps, LA 1,578 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71266 in?
ZIP code 71266 (Pioneer) is located in West Carroll County, Louisiana. West Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/west-carroll-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71266?
ZIP code 71266 in Pioneer, LA has a population of 1,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71266?
The median household income in ZIP 71266 is $59,554, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71266?
The median home value in ZIP 71266 is $119,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71266?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71266 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71266?
ZIP code 71266 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 104 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71266?
In ZIP code 71266, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 71266?
In ZIP code 71266, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71266?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71266 is 10.0% 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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