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Wisner, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71378

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

2,536
20/sq mi
$36,950
Median income
$110,700
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wisner pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71378 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71378 covers 128.7 square miles in Wisner, Franklin County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,536 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71378 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,950 (38% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $24,146. 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.1%. The typical home here is valued at $110,700 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $628 monthly, and 57.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 71378 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 71378

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wisner, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71378.

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 71378, Wisner, 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

2,536

Population

128.7

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71378?

47.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 53.2%
African American 41.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$36,950

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$24,146

Per Capita Income

32.6%

Poverty Rate

13.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71378 ranks nationally

Wisner, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,950 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,102

Total Housing Units

905

Occupied Units

197

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$110,700

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$628

Median Rent

1975

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 71378, employing approximately 372 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,643,000.

25

Businesses

372

Employees

$8.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 5 20.0%
Retail trade 4 16.0%
Wholesale trade 3 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 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 71378 vs 71243 →

ZIP 71378 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 71378 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 71378 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 71378 ranks #4 of 4 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
71243 Fort Necessity, LA 194 6.0 mi
71368 Sicily Island, LA 1,459 6.4 mi
71336 Gilbert, LA 1,650 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

71295 standard
Winnsboro, LA
Pop: 14,343
71336 standard
Gilbert, LA
Pop: 1,650
71219 standard
Baskin, LA
Pop: 1,288
71243 standard
Fort Necessity, LA
Pop: 194

Related Areas

Franklin County Wisner, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71378 in? ▼
ZIP code 71378 (Wisner) is located in Franklin County, Louisiana. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71378? ▼
ZIP code 71378 in Wisner, LA has a population of 2,536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71378? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71378 is $36,950, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71378? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71378 is $110,700, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71378? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71378 is White at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71378? ▼
ZIP code 71378 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 372 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71378? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71378 are: Health care and social assistance (5), Retail trade (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71378? ▼
In ZIP code 71378, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 71378? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71378 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71378? ▼
In ZIP code 71378, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71378? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71378 is 32.6% 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.