ZIP Code 71275

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Simsboro · Lincoln County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71275 in Simsboro, Louisiana has a population of 2,453. The median household income is $36,225, which is 53% below the national average. Median home value is $110,300, 60% below the US average. 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71275 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 263.8 square miles in Simsboro, Lincoln County, Louisiana. The area is home to 2,453 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 71275 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71275 sits at $36,225 (39% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,039. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $110,300 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $940 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71275 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 71275 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.

Top industries in ZIP 71275

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71275 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71275 (establishments) Top 5 1. Manufacturing 9 2. Other services (except public ad 5 3. Construction 4 4. Agriculture, forestry, fishing a 3 5. Retail trade 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71275. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

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 71275, Simsboro, 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

2,453

Population

263.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

46.7

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 66.0%
African American 26.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

$36,225

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$31,039

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

Housing

1,451

Total Housing Units

1,217

Occupied Units

234

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$110,300

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$940

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 71275, employing approximately 848 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,614,000.

44

Businesses

848

Employees

$58.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 9 20.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.4%
Construction 4 9.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 6.8%
Retail trade 3 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.8%

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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71245 Grambling, LA 4,718 5.9 mi
71001 Arcadia, LA 4,531 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71275 in?
ZIP code 71275 (Simsboro) is located in Lincoln County, Louisiana. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/lincoln-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71275?
ZIP code 71275 in Simsboro, LA has a population of 2,453 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71275?
The median household income in ZIP 71275 is $36,225, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71275?
The median home value in ZIP 71275 is $110,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71275?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71275 is White at 66.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71275?
ZIP code 71275 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 848 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71275?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71275 are: Manufacturing (9), Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71275?
In ZIP code 71275, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 71275?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71275 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71275?
In ZIP code 71275, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71275?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71275 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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