PlainZIP

Marksville, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71351

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

11,502
22/sq mi
$46,378
Median income
$152,900
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,787. The poverty rate stands at 24.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $152,900 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $787 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Avoyelles County, letting you compare 71351 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 71351

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marksville, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71351.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71351?

36.8

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 64.2%
African American 25.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

$27,787

Per Capita Income

24.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71351 ranks nationally

Marksville, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,378 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,401

Total Housing Units

4,387

Occupied Units

1,014

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$152,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71351 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 71351 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 71351 ranks #4 of 4 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
71331 Effie, LA 1,036 9.3 mi
71355 Moreauville, LA 2,764 9.5 mi
71350 Mansura, LA 4,124 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Avoyelles County

71322 standard
Bunkie, LA
Pop: 6,969
71327 standard
Cottonport, LA
Pop: 5,454
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 Marksville, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71351 in? ▼
ZIP code 71351 (Marksville) 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 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.

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