ZIP Code 71341

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Hessmer · Avoyelles County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71341 in Hessmer, Louisiana has a population of 3,069. The median household income is $50,029, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $124,800, 55% below the US average. 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71341 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.6 square miles in Hessmer, Avoyelles County, Louisiana. The area is home to 3,069 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 71341 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71341 sits at $50,029 (16% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $22,573. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $124,800 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,113 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71341 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Avoyelles County, so you can benchmark 71341 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 71341

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71341 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71341 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71341 (establishments) Top 5 1. Construction 8 2. Retail trade 6 3. Professional, scientific, and te 6 4. Health care and social assistanc 5 5. Other services (except public ad 5 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71341. 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 71341, Hessmer, 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

3,069

Population

66.6

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

36.2

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 80.3%
African American 13.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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

$50,029

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$22,573

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 44.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

Housing

1,315

Total Housing Units

1,050

Occupied Units

265

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$124,800

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,113

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 71341, employing approximately 296 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,632,000.

40

Businesses

296

Employees

$6.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 20.0%
Retail trade 6 15.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.5%

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
71350 Mansura, LA 4,124 5.7 mi
71327 Cottonport, LA 5,454 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71341 in?
ZIP code 71341 (Hessmer) 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 71341?
ZIP code 71341 in Hessmer, LA has a population of 3,069 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71341?
The median household income in ZIP 71341 is $50,029, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71341?
The median home value in ZIP 71341 is $124,800, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71341?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71341 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71341?
ZIP code 71341 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71341?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71341 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71341?
In ZIP code 71341, 44.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 71341?
In ZIP code 71341, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71341?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71341 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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