ZIP Code 71295

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Winnsboro · Franklin County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71295 in Winnsboro, Louisiana has a population of 14,343. The median household income is $48,211, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $99,700, 64% below the US average. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71295 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 824.3 square miles in Winnsboro, Franklin County, Louisiana. The area is home to 14,343 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 71295 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71295 sits at $48,211 (19% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $25,592. The poverty rate stands at 26.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $99,700 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $738 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71295 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 71295 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 71295

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71295 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71295 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71295 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 61 2. Health care and social assistanc 40 3. Other services (except public ad 31 4. Professional, scientific, and te 30 5. Finance and insurance 28 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71295. 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 71295, Winnsboro, 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

14,343

Population

824.3

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

36.8

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 63.6%
African American 30.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$48,211

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$25,592

Per Capita Income

26.2%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

Housing

6,075

Total Housing Units

5,260

Occupied Units

815

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$99,700

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$738

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 313 business establishments in ZIP 71295, employing approximately 2,951 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,338,000.

313

Businesses

2,951

Employees

$113.3M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 61 19.5%
Health care and social assistance 40 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 31 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 9.6%
Finance and insurance 28 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 22 7.0%
Construction 18 5.8%
Wholesale trade 13 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 2.2%
Manufacturing 7 2.2%
Information 6 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.6%
Utilities 4 1.3%
Educational services 3 1.0%

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 Code City Population Distance
71336 Gilbert, LA 1,650 11.0 mi
71259 Mangham, LA 1,697 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71295 in?
ZIP code 71295 (Winnsboro) is located in Franklin County, Louisiana. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/franklin-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71295?
ZIP code 71295 in Winnsboro, LA has a population of 14,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71295?
The median household income in ZIP 71295 is $48,211, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71295?
The median home value in ZIP 71295 is $99,700, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71295?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71295 is White at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71295?
ZIP code 71295 has 313 business establishments employing approximately 2,951 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71295?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71295 are: Retail trade (61), Health care and social assistance (40), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71295?
In ZIP code 71295, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 71295?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71295 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71295?
In ZIP code 71295, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71295?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71295 is 26.2% 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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