Lecompte, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71346
Rapides Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,040
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,240
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lecompte pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71346 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71346 covers 214.1 square miles in Lecompte, Rapides Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,040 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71346 reports a modest median household income of $48,240 (19% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,721. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $173,800 (2% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $710; 77.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rapides Parish, so 71346 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 71346
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lecompte, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71346.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
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 71346, Lecompte, 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
3,040
Population
214.1
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71346?
43.4
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
5.1%
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?
$48,240
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$24,721
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71346 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Lecompte, 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)
$48,240 31st percentile higher than 31% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,274housing units
1,274
Total Housing Units
981
Occupied Units
293
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,800
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$710
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 71346, employing approximately 673 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,714,000.
48
Businesses
673
Employees
$44.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 31.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.3% |
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 71346 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71302
Alexandria (71302)
15,049 residents
- 71346 3,040
Lecompte (71346)
3,040 residents
- 71430 2,576
Forest Hill (71430)
2,576 residents
- 71325 1,321
Cheneyville (71325)
1,321 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71346 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71346 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71430
Forest Hill (71430)
$63,636 median income
- 71346
Lecompte (71346)
$48,240 median income
- 71325
Cheneyville (71325)
$48,056 median income
- 71302
Alexandria (71302)
$34,669 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71346 ranks #2 of 4 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 71346, 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 (3,040 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 71346 in?
ZIP code 71346 (Lecompte) is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Rapides Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rapides-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71346?
ZIP code 71346 in Lecompte, LA has a population of 3,040 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71346?
The median household income in ZIP 71346 is $48,240, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71346?
The median home value in ZIP 71346 is $173,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71346?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71346 is White at 61.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71346?
ZIP code 71346 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 673 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71346?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71346 are: Retail trade (15), Wholesale trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71346?
In ZIP code 71346, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 71346?
In ZIP code 71346, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71346?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71346 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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