ZIP Code 71351

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Marksville · Avoyelles County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71351 in Marksville, Louisiana has a population of 11,502. The median household income is $46,378, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $152,900, 45% below the US average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71351 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 527.6 square miles in Marksville, Avoyelles County, Louisiana. The area is home to 11,502 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 71351 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71351 sits at $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 — a direct signal of whether 71351 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Avoyelles County, so you can benchmark 71351 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 71351

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71351 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71351 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71351 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 45 2. Health care and social assistanc 43 3. Professional, scientific, and te 34 4. Other services (except public ad 29 5. Finance and insurance 26 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71351. 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 71351, Marksville, 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

11,502

Population

527.6

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$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

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

Housing

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)

Home Value Trends

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.

Local Business Landscape

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

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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

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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.

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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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