Marksville, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71351
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,502
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,378
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marksville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71351 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71351 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, home to 11,502 residents across 527.6 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71351 reports a modest median household income of $46,378 (22% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,787. The poverty rate is 24.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $152,900 (14% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $787; 66.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Avoyelles Parish, so 71351 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 71351
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marksville, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71351.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
26 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 71351, Marksville, 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
11,502
Population
527.6
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71351?
36.8
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
2.3%
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?
$46,378
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$27,787
Per Capita Income
24.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71351 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Marksville, 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)
$46,378 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
5,401housing units
5,401
Total Housing Units
4,387
Occupied Units
1,014
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,900
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$787
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71351 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -2.7% | 160 |
| 2020 | +0.7% | 162 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 176 |
| 2022 | +5.0% | 185 |
| 2024 | – | 196 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 257 business establishments in ZIP 71351, employing approximately 3,109 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,524,000.
257
Businesses
3,109
Employees
$119.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 45 | 17.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 16.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 24 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.2% |
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 71351 vs 71331 →
ZIP 71351 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71351
Marksville (71351)
11,502 residents
- 71350 4,124
Mansura (71350)
4,124 residents
- 71355 2,764
Moreauville (71355)
2,764 residents
- 71331 1,036
Effie (71331)
1,036 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71351 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71351 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71331
Effie (71331)
$56,458 median income
- 71355
Moreauville (71355)
$50,417 median income
- 71350
Mansura (71350)
$50,000 median income
- 71351
Marksville (71351)
$46,378 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71351 ranks #4 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 71351, 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 (11,502 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 71351 in?
ZIP code 71351 (Marksville) 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 71351?
ZIP code 71351 in Marksville, LA has a population of 11,502 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71351?
The median household income in ZIP 71351 is $46,378, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71351?
The median home value in ZIP 71351 is $152,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71351?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71351 is White at 64.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71351?
ZIP code 71351 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 3,109 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71351?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71351 are: Retail trade (45), Health care and social assistance (43), Professional, scientific, and technical services (34). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71351?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71351 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71351?
In ZIP code 71351, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 71351?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71351 is 34.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71351?
In ZIP code 71351, 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 71351?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71351 is 24.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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