Simmesport, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71369
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,222
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $36,856
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Simmesport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71369 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71369 covers 197.7 square miles in Simmesport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,222 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71369 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,856 (38% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,268. Economic pressure is pronounced: 32.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,600 (39% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $620; owner occupancy is 70.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Avoyelles Parish, so 71369 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 71369
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Simmesport, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71369.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 71369, Simmesport, 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
3,222
Population
197.7
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71369?
40.5
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$36,856
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$23,268
Per Capita Income
32.5%
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Unemployment Rate
38.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71369 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Simmesport, 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)
$36,856 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
1,151housing units
1,151
Total Housing Units
977
Occupied Units
174
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,600
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$620
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 71369, employing approximately 341 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,920,000.
34
Businesses
341
Employees
$12.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 41.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.8% |
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 71369 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71369
Simmesport (71369)
3,222 residents
- 71362
Plaucheville (71362)
2,169 residents
- 70753 870
Lettsworth (70753)
870 residents
- 71339 130
Hamburg (71339)
130 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71369 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71369 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
- 71369
Simmesport (71369)
$36,856 median income
- 70753
Lettsworth (70753)
$33,587 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71369 ranks #2 of 3 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 71369, 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 (3,222 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 71369 in?
ZIP code 71369 (Simmesport) 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 71369?
ZIP code 71369 in Simmesport, LA has a population of 3,222 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71369?
The median household income in ZIP 71369 is $36,856, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71369?
The median home value in ZIP 71369 is $107,600, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71369?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71369 is White at 56.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71369?
ZIP code 71369 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 341 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71369?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71369 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (5), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71369?
In ZIP code 71369, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.9% 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 71369?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71369 is 38.9 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 71369?
In ZIP code 71369, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71369?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71369 is 32.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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