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Trout, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71371

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

2,151
6/sq mi
$69,415
Median income
$165,300
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trout pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71371 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71371 covers 384.1 square miles in Trout, LaSalle County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,151 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71371 reports a modest median household income of $69,415 (16% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $43,996. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Median home value sits at $165,300 (7% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 96.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is -. To put 71371 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in LaSalle County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 71371

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trout, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71371.

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 71371, Trout, 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

2,151

Population

384.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71371?

34.9

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$69,415

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$43,996

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71371 ranks nationally

Trout, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,415 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

844

Total Housing Units

609

Occupied Units

235

Vacant Units

3.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.1%
Renter 3.9%

$165,300

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 71371, employing approximately 256 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,149,000.

36

Businesses

256

Employees

$18.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 44.4%
Construction 6 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 11.1%

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 71371 vs 71342 →

ZIP 71371 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 71371 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 71371 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 71371 ranks #3 of 3 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
71342 Jena, LA 7,533 8.7 mi
71467 Pollock, LA 7,998 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in LaSalle County

71342 standard
Jena, LA
Pop: 7,533
71465 standard
Olla, LA
Pop: 3,139
71480 standard
Urania, LA
Pop: 1,324
71479 standard
Tullos, LA
Pop: 738

Related Areas

LaSalle County Trout, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71371 in? ▼
ZIP code 71371 (Trout) is located in LaSalle County, Louisiana. LaSalle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lasalle-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71371? ▼
ZIP code 71371 in Trout, LA has a population of 2,151 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71371? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71371 is $69,415, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71371? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71371 is $165,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71371? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71371 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71371? ▼
ZIP code 71371 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 256 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71371? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71371 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71371? ▼
In ZIP code 71371, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 71371? ▼
In ZIP code 71371, approximately 96.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71371? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71371 is 8.2% 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.