ZIP Code 71282

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Tallulah · Madison County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71282 in Tallulah, Louisiana has a population of 11,070. The median household income is $35,244, which is 54% below the national average. Median home value is $97,400, 65% below the US average. 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71282 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1190.3 square miles in Tallulah, Madison County, Louisiana. The area is home to 11,070 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 71282 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71282 sits at $35,244 (41% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $18,570. The poverty rate stands at 35.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $97,400 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $644 per month, and 51.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71282 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 71282 sits relative to Louisiana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 71282

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71282 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71282 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71282 (establishments) Top 5 1. Health care and social assistanc 25 2. Retail trade 21 3. Wholesale trade 14 4. Transportation and warehousing 14 5. Finance and insurance 13 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71282. 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 71282, Tallulah, 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

11,070

Population

1190.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

34.8

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 28.8%
African American 65.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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

$35,244

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$18,570

Per Capita Income

35.6%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

Housing

3,905

Total Housing Units

2,802

Occupied Units

1,103

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.2%
Renter 48.8%

$97,400

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$644

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71282 in?
ZIP code 71282 (Tallulah) is located in Madison County, Louisiana. Madison County 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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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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