ZIP Code 71277

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Spearsville · Union County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71277 in Spearsville, Louisiana has a population of 1,758. The median household income is $26,686, which is 65% below the national average. Median home value is $80,200, 71% below the US average. 3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71277 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 283.5 square miles in Spearsville, Union County, Louisiana. The area is home to 1,758 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 71277 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71277 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $80,200 (55% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 58.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71277 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 71277 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. Verify with HUD →

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 71277, Spearsville, 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

1,758

Population

283.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$26,686

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$21,673

Per Capita Income

33.2%

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.6%

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

Housing

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)

Local Business Landscape

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.

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71222 Bernice, LA 3,481 10.3 mi

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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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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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