Dodson, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71422
Winn Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,542
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $36,111
- Median income Below-median income area
- $108,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dodson 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
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71422 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71422 covers 376.1 square miles in Dodson, Winn Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,542 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71422 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,111 (39% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,266. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $108,500 (39% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $840; owner occupancy is 73.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Winn Parish, so 71422 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 71422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dodson, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71422.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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 71422, Dodson, 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
1,542
Population
376.1
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71422?
36.1
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
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?
$36,111
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$29,266
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71422 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Dodson, 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)
$36,111 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
786housing units
786
Total Housing Units
702
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$108,500
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$840
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 71422, employing approximately 506 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,881,000.
22
Businesses
506
Employees
$33.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 27.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.6% |
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 71422 vs 71251 →
ZIP 71422 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71251
Jonesboro (71251)
9,051 residents
- 71422 1,542
Dodson (71422)
1,542 residents
- 71410 124
Calvin (71410)
124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71422 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71422, 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 (1,542 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 71422 in?
ZIP code 71422 (Dodson) is located in Winn Parish, Louisiana. Winn Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winn-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71422?
ZIP code 71422 in Dodson, LA has a population of 1,542 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71422?
The median household income in ZIP 71422 is $36,111, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71422?
The median home value in ZIP 71422 is $108,500, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71422?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71422 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71422?
ZIP code 71422 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71422?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71422 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6), Manufacturing (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71422?
In ZIP code 71422, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 71422?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71422 is 35.5 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 71422?
In ZIP code 71422, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71422?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71422 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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