PlainZIP

Rayville, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71269

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

12,757
15/sq mi
$49,668
Median income
$145,900
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71269 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71269 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rayville, Richland County, Louisiana, home to 12,757 residents across 839.3 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71269 reports a modest median household income of $49,668 (17% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $25,879. Local economic indicators show a 27.3% poverty rate alongside 9.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $145,900 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $909 monthly, and 65.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Richland County, so you can benchmark 71269 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 71269

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rayville, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71269.

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 71269, Rayville, 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

12,757

Population

839.3

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71269?

38.7

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 61.5%
African American 35.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$49,668

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$25,879

Per Capita Income

27.3%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71269 ranks nationally

Rayville, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,668 14th percentile higher than 14% 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

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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,033

Total Housing Units

4,275

Occupied Units

758

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$145,900

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$909

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+19.2%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71269 have increased 19.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 179
2021 +7.2% 192
2022 +10.3% 212
2023 -13.5% 183
2024 +19.2% 218

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 253 business establishments in ZIP 71269, employing approximately 2,754 people with a combined annual payroll of $131,734,000.

253

Businesses

2,754

Employees

$131.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 16.6%
Health care and social assistance 36 14.2%
Construction 27 10.7%
Finance and insurance 26 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 23 9.1%
Wholesale trade 14 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 14 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 2.8%
Information 4 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%
Manufacturing 3 1.2%

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 71269 vs 71279 →

ZIP 71269 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71269 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71279 Start, LA 45 5.0 mi
71219 Baskin, LA 1,288 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richland County

71232 standard
Delhi, LA
Pop: 6,581
71259 standard
Mangham, LA
Pop: 1,697
71264 standard
Oak Ridge, LA
Pop: 1,045
71279 standard
Start, LA
Pop: 45

Related Areas

Richland County Rayville, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71269 in? ▼
ZIP code 71269 (Rayville) 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 71269? ▼
ZIP code 71269 in Rayville, LA has a population of 12,757 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71269? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71269 is $49,668, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71269? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71269 is $145,900, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71269? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71269 is White at 61.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71269? ▼
ZIP code 71269 has 253 business establishments employing approximately 2,754 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71269? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71269 are: Retail trade (42), Health care and social assistance (36), Construction (27). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71269? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71269 increased by 19.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71269? ▼
In ZIP code 71269, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 71269? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71269 is 24.9 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 71269? ▼
In ZIP code 71269, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71269? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71269 is 27.3% 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.