PlainZIP

Spearsville, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71277

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

1,758
6/sq mi
$26,686
Median income
$80,200
Median home value
3.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spearsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71277 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71277 covers 283.5 square miles in Spearsville, Union County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,758 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71277 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,686 (55% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $21,673. The poverty rate stands at 33.2% and the unemployment rate at 11.3%. Housing costs here run $80,200 for a typical home value (55% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 58.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Union County, letting you compare 71277 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 71277, Spearsville, 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

1,758

Population

283.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71277?

42.4

Median Age

41.8%

Male

58.2%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 48.9%
African American 30.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%

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?

$26,686

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$21,673

Per Capita Income

33.2%

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71277 ranks nationally

Spearsville, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,686 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.6%

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

What does housing look like?

789

Total Housing Units

614

Occupied Units

175

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.8%
Renter 41.2%

$80,200

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 71277, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,787,000.

10

Businesses

29

Employees

$1.8M

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 71277 vs 71222 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71222 Bernice, LA 3,481 10.3 mi

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Pop: 9,982
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Pop: 3,992
71222 standard
Bernice, LA
Pop: 3,481
71260 standard
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Pop: 3,177
71256 standard
Lillie, LA
Pop: 688

Related Areas

Union County Spearsville, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71277 in? ▼
ZIP code 71277 (Spearsville) is located in Union County, Louisiana. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71277? ▼
ZIP code 71277 in Spearsville, LA has a population of 1,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71277? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71277 is $26,686, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71277? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71277 is $80,200, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71277? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71277 is White at 48.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71277? ▼
ZIP code 71277 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71277? ▼
In ZIP code 71277, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.6% 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 71277? ▼
In ZIP code 71277, approximately 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71277? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71277 is 33.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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