PlainZIP

Cottonport, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71327

Avoyelles County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,454
50/sq mi
$31,953
Median income
$95,800
Median home value
6.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cottonport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71327 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71327 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cottonport, Avoyelles County, Louisiana, home to 5,454 residents across 108.9 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71327 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,953 (46% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $18,036. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.4%. Housing costs here run $95,800 for a typical home value (46% below the state average), with rent averaging $734 a month; 66.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Avoyelles County, so you can benchmark 71327 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 71327

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cottonport, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71327.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 71327, Cottonport, 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

5,454

Population

108.9

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71327?

34.8

Median Age

57.9%

Male

42.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 48.9%
African American 42.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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)

How much do residents earn?

$31,953

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$18,036

Per Capita Income

28.7%

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71327 ranks nationally

Cottonport, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$31,953 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,030

Total Housing Units

1,603

Occupied Units

427

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$95,800

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$734

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 71327, employing approximately 550 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,716,000.

57

Businesses

550

Employees

$24.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 24.6%
Construction 12 21.1%
Health care and social assistance 7 12.3%
Finance and insurance 4 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.3%

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 71327 vs 71333 →

ZIP 71327 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71327 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71327 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71327 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71333 Evergreen, LA 666 5.8 mi
71350 Mansura, LA 4,124 6.3 mi
71339 Hamburg, LA 130 6.4 mi
71362 Plaucheville, LA 2,169 7.2 mi
71341 Hessmer, LA 3,069 9.5 mi
71322 Bunkie, LA 6,969 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Avoyelles County

71351 standard
Marksville, LA
Pop: 11,502
71322 standard
Bunkie, LA
Pop: 6,969
71350 standard
Mansura, LA
Pop: 4,124
71369 standard
Simmesport, LA
Pop: 3,222
71341 standard
Hessmer, LA
Pop: 3,069
71355 standard
Moreauville, LA
Pop: 2,764

Related Areas

Avoyelles County Cottonport, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71327 in? ▼
ZIP code 71327 (Cottonport) is located in Avoyelles County, Louisiana. Avoyelles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/avoyelles-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71327? ▼
ZIP code 71327 in Cottonport, LA has a population of 5,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71327? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71327 is $31,953, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71327? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71327 is $95,800, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71327? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71327 is White at 48.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71327? ▼
ZIP code 71327 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 550 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71327? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71327 are: Retail trade (14), Construction (12), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71327? ▼
In ZIP code 71327, 41.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.0% 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 71327? ▼
In ZIP code 71327, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71327? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71327 is 28.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.