Cottonport, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71327
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,454
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $31,953
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 2nd 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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,036. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,800 (46% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $734; owner occupancy is 66.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Avoyelles Parish, so 71327 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 71327
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cottonport, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71327.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71327?
34.8
Median Age
57.9%
Male
42.1%
Female
1.3%
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?
$31,953
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$18,036
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71327 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Cottonport, 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)
$31,953 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
2,030housing units
2,030
Total Housing Units
1,603
Occupied Units
427
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,800
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 71327 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71322
Bunkie (71322)
6,969 residents
- 71327
Cottonport (71327)
5,454 residents
- 71350
Mansura (71350)
4,124 residents
- 71341
Hessmer (71341)
3,069 residents
- 71362 2,169
Plaucheville (71362)
2,169 residents
- 71333 666
Evergreen (71333)
666 residents
- 71339 130
Hamburg (71339)
130 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71327 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71327 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71341
Hessmer (71341)
$50,029 median income
- 71350
Mansura (71350)
$50,000 median income
- 71362
Plaucheville (71362)
$44,464 median income
- 71327
Cottonport (71327)
$31,953 median income
- 71322
Bunkie (71322)
$27,030 median income
- 71333
Evergreen (71333)
$23,611 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71327, 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 (5,454 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 71327 in?
ZIP code 71327 (Cottonport) is located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Avoyelles Parish 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.
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