Grayson, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71435
Caldwell Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,979
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,787
- Median income Below-median income area
- $122,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grayson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71435 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71435 covers 523.6 square miles in Grayson, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,979 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71435 reports a modest median household income of $52,787 (12% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,421. The poverty rate is 31.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $122,400 (31% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $916; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Caldwell Parish, so 71435 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 71435
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grayson, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71435.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
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 71435, Grayson, 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
3,979
Population
523.6
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71435?
48.2
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
0.4%
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?
$52,787
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$31,421
Per Capita Income
31.7%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71435 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Grayson, 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)
$52,787 44th percentile higher than 44% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,698housing units
1,698
Total Housing Units
1,446
Occupied Units
252
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,400
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$916
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 71435, employing approximately 113 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,202,000.
30
Businesses
113
Employees
$6.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 26.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 20.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 10.0% |
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 71435 vs 71441 →
ZIP 71435 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71418
Columbia (71418)
6,295 residents
- 71435
Grayson (71435)
3,979 residents
- 71441 618
Kelly (71441)
618 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71435 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71435 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71441
Kelly (71441)
$170,036 median income
- 71435 $52,787
Grayson (71435)
$52,787 median income
- 71418 $40,785
Columbia (71418)
$40,785 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71435 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 71435, 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 (3,979 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 71435 in?
ZIP code 71435 (Grayson) is located in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. Caldwell Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caldwell-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71435?
ZIP code 71435 in Grayson, LA has a population of 3,979 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71435?
The median household income in ZIP 71435 is $52,787, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71435?
The median home value in ZIP 71435 is $122,400, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71435?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71435 is White at 81.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71435?
ZIP code 71435 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71435?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71435 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71435?
In ZIP code 71435, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 71435?
In ZIP code 71435, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71435?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71435 is 31.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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