Rayville, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71269
Richland Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,757
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,668
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71269 (Rayville, LA) rose +19.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.2 in 2023 to 218.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71269 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rayville, Richland Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,879. The poverty rate is 27.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,900 (18% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $909; owner occupancy is 65.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Richland Parish, so 71269 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 71269
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rayville, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71269.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71269?
38.7
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.5%
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?
$49,668
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$25,879
Per Capita Income
27.3%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71269 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Rayville, 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)
$49,668 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
5,033housing units
5,033
Total Housing Units
4,275
Occupied Units
758
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,900
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71269
Rayville (71269)
12,757 residents
- 71219 1,288
Baskin (71219)
1,288 residents
- 71279 45
Start (71279)
45 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71269 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71269, 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 (12,757 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 71269 in?
ZIP code 71269 (Rayville) is located in Richland Parish, Louisiana. Richland Parish 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.
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