Plaucheville, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71362
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,169
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,464
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plaucheville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71362 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71362 covers 133.9 square miles in Plaucheville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,169 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71362 reports a modest median household income of $44,464 (26% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,017. The poverty rate is 25.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $101,800 (43% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $611; owner occupancy is 85.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Avoyelles Parish, so 71362 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 71362
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plaucheville, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71362.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 71362, Plaucheville, 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
2,169
Population
133.9
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71362?
35.8
Median Age
43.9%
Male
56.1%
Female
0.8%
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?
$44,464
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$24,017
Per Capita Income
25.1%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71362 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Plaucheville, 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)
$44,464 25th percentile higher than 25% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
893housing units
893
Total Housing Units
726
Occupied Units
167
Vacant Units
2.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,800
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$611
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 71362, employing approximately 126 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,882,000.
25
Businesses
126
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 24.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.0% |
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 71362 vs 71333 →
ZIP 71362 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71327
Cottonport (71327)
5,454 residents
- 71369
Simmesport (71369)
3,222 residents
- 71362 2,169
Plaucheville (71362)
2,169 residents
- 71353 1,664
Melville (71353)
1,664 residents
- 71333 666
Evergreen (71333)
666 residents
- 71356 648
Morrow (71356)
648 residents
- 71339 130
Hamburg (71339)
130 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71362 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71362 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71362
Plaucheville (71362)
$44,464 median income
- 71353
Melville (71353)
$37,405 median income
- 71369
Simmesport (71369)
$36,856 median income
- 71327
Cottonport (71327)
$31,953 median income
- 71333
Evergreen (71333)
$23,611 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71362 ranks the highest of 5 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 71362, 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 (2,169 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 71362 in?
ZIP code 71362 (Plaucheville) 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 71362?
ZIP code 71362 in Plaucheville, LA has a population of 2,169 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71362?
The median household income in ZIP 71362 is $44,464, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71362?
The median home value in ZIP 71362 is $101,800, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71362?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71362 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71362?
ZIP code 71362 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71362?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71362 are: Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71362?
In ZIP code 71362, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 71362?
In ZIP code 71362, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71362?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71362 is 25.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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