Winnsboro, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71295
Franklin Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,343
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,211
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winnsboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71295 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71295 (Winnsboro, LA) fell -14.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 71295 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, home to 14,343 residents across 824.3 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71295 reports a modest median household income of $48,211 (19% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,592. The poverty rate is 26.2%, 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 $99,700 (44% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $738; owner occupancy is 73.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Franklin Parish, so 71295 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 71295
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winnsboro, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71295.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
28 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 71295, Winnsboro, 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
14,343
Population
824.3
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71295?
36.8
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$48,211
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$25,592
Per Capita Income
26.2%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71295 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Winnsboro, 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)
$48,211 31st percentile higher than 31% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
6,075housing units
6,075
Total Housing Units
5,260
Occupied Units
815
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,700
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71295 vs 71336 →
ZIP 71295 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71295
Winnsboro (71295)
14,343 residents
- 71259 1,697
Mangham (71259)
1,697 residents
- 71336 1,650
Gilbert (71336)
1,650 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71295 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71295 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71259
Mangham (71259)
$58,958 median income
- 71295
Winnsboro (71295)
$48,211 median income
- 71336
Gilbert (71336)
$45,868 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71295 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71295, 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 (14,343 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 71295 in?
ZIP code 71295 (Winnsboro) is located in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. Franklin Parish 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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