Tallulah, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71282
Madison Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,070
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $35,244
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tallulah pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71282 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71282 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tallulah, Madison Parish, Louisiana, home to 11,070 residents across 1190.3 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71282 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,244 (41% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,570. The poverty rate is 35.6%, 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 $97,400 (45% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $644; owner occupancy is 51.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Louisiana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 71282.
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 71282
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tallulah, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71282.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
13 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 71282, Tallulah, 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
11,070
Population
1190.3
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71282?
34.8
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.9%
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?
$35,244
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$18,570
Per Capita Income
35.6%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71282 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Tallulah, 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)
$35,244 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
3,905housing units
3,905
Total Housing Units
2,802
Occupied Units
1,103
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,400
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$644
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 158 business establishments in ZIP 71282, employing approximately 2,320 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,135,000.
158
Businesses
2,320
Employees
$85.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.2% |
| Information | 4 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71282, 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 (11,070 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 71282 in?
ZIP code 71282 (Tallulah) is located in Madison Parish, Louisiana. Madison Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71282?
ZIP code 71282 in Tallulah, LA has a population of 11,070 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71282?
The median household income in ZIP 71282 is $35,244, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71282?
The median home value in ZIP 71282 is $97,400, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71282?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71282 is African American at 65.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71282?
ZIP code 71282 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 2,320 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71282?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71282 are: Health care and social assistance (25), Retail trade (21), Wholesale trade (14). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71282?
In ZIP code 71282, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 71282?
In ZIP code 71282, approximately 51.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71282?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71282 is 35.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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