Simsboro, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71275
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,453
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $36,225
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Simsboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71275 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71275 covers 263.8 square miles in Simsboro, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,453 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71275 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,225 (39% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,039. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,300 (38% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $940; owner occupancy is 76.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Lincoln Parish, so 71275 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 71275
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Simsboro, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71275.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 71275, Simsboro, 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
2,453
Population
263.8
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71275?
46.7
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$36,225
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$31,039
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71275 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Simsboro, 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)
$36,225 13th percentile higher than 13% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,451housing units
1,451
Total Housing Units
1,217
Occupied Units
234
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,300
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$940
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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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ZIP 71275 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71245
Grambling (71245)
4,718 residents
- 71001
Arcadia (71001)
4,531 residents
- 71275
Simsboro (71275)
2,453 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71275 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71275, 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 (2,453 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 71275 in?
ZIP code 71275 (Simsboro) is located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. Lincoln Parish 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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