PlainZIP

Grayson, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71435

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

3,979
8/sq mi
$52,787
Median income
$122,400
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,421. 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.5%. Median home value sits at $122,400 (31% below the state average), median rent at $916 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71435, plus 2 more within Caldwell County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 71435

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grayson, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71435.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 71435?

48.2

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.1%
African American 9.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$52,787

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$31,421

Per Capita Income

31.7%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71435 ranks nationally

Grayson, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,787 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,698

Total Housing Units

1,446

Occupied Units

252

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$122,400

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71435 ranks #2 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 71435 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 71435 ranks #2 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
71441 Kelly, LA 618 6.2 mi
71418 Columbia, LA 6,295 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Caldwell County

71418 standard
Columbia, LA
Pop: 6,295
71441 standard
Kelly, LA
Pop: 618

Related Areas

Caldwell County Grayson, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71435 in? ▼
ZIP code 71435 (Grayson) is located in Caldwell County, Louisiana. Caldwell County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.