PlainZIP

Pioneer, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71266

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

1,699
6/sq mi
$59,554
Median income
$119,400
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pioneer pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71266 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71266 covers 292.9 square miles in Pioneer, West Carroll County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,699 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71266 reports a modest median household income of $59,554 (0% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $22,489. Poverty here runs at 10.0%, with unemployment measured at 9.6%. Median home value sits at $119,400 (33% below the state average), median rent at $819 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 →

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 71266, Pioneer, 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

1,699

Population

292.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71266?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$59,554

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$22,489

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71266 ranks nationally

Pioneer, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,554 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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

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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?

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

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

What does housing look like?

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)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71266 vs 71237 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71237 Epps, LA 1,578 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in West Carroll County

71263 standard
Oak Grove, LA
Pop: 8,275
71237 standard
Epps, LA
Pop: 1,578
71253 standard
Kilbourne, LA
Pop: 255

Related Areas

West Carroll County Pioneer, LA Louisiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.