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Plaucheville, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71362

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

2,169
16/sq mi
$44,464
Median income
$101,800
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $24,017. The poverty rate stands at 25.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. Median home value sits at $101,800 (43% below the state average), median rent at $611 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Avoyelles County, letting you compare 71362 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 71362

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plaucheville, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71362.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71362?

35.8

Median Age

43.9%

Male

56.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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

$24,017

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71362 ranks nationally

Plaucheville, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,464 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

893

Total Housing Units

726

Occupied Units

167

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$101,800

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71362 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 71362 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 71362 ranks the highest of 5 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
71333 Evergreen, LA 666 6.4 mi
71369 Simmesport, LA 3,222 6.1 mi
71339 Hamburg, LA 130 8.4 mi
71327 Cottonport, LA 5,454 7.2 mi
71356 Morrow, LA 648 7.2 mi
71353 Melville, LA 1,664 13.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Avoyelles County

71351 standard
Marksville, LA
Pop: 11,502
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

Related Areas

Avoyelles County Plaucheville, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71362 in? ▼
ZIP code 71362 (Plaucheville) 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 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.

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