PlainZIP

Woodworth, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71485

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

1,804
11/sq mi
$82,000
Median income
$303,600
Median home value
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Woodworth pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71485 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71485 covers 161.1 square miles in Woodworth, Rapides County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,804 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71485 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,000 (37% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $38,507. Poverty here runs at 11.3%, with unemployment measured at 1.4%. Median home value sits at $303,600 (71% above the state average), median rent at $835 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71485, plus 6 more within Rapides 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 71485

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodworth, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71485.

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 71485, Woodworth, 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

1,804

Population

161.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71485?

32.4

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 14.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$82,000

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$38,507

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71485 ranks nationally

Woodworth, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,000 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,160

Total Housing Units

1,038

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$303,600

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$835

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71485 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 149
2021 +8.6% 162
2022 +12.0% 181
2023 +2.2% 185
2024 +3.4% 192

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 71485, employing approximately 292 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,615,000.

50

Businesses

292

Employees

$13.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 22.0%
Construction 9 18.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 71485 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 71485 ranks #4 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 71485 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 71485 ranks the highest of 5 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
71303 Alexandria, LA 21,015 8.5 mi
71424 Elmer, LA 1,225 7.8 mi
71430 Forest Hill, LA 2,576 8.4 mi
71301 Alexandria, LA 22,859 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rapides County

71360 standard
Pineville, LA
Pop: 35,361
71301 standard
Alexandria, LA
Pop: 22,859
71303 standard
Alexandria, LA
Pop: 21,015
71302 standard
Alexandria, LA
Pop: 15,049
71328 standard
Deville, LA
Pop: 7,414
71409 standard
Boyce, LA
Pop: 6,874

Related Areas

Rapides County Woodworth, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71485 in? ▼
ZIP code 71485 (Woodworth) is located in Rapides County, Louisiana. Rapides County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rapides-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71485? ▼
ZIP code 71485 in Woodworth, LA has a population of 1,804 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71485? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71485 is $82,000, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71485? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71485 is $303,600, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71485? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71485 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71485? ▼
ZIP code 71485 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 292 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71485? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71485 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71485? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71485 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71485? ▼
In ZIP code 71485, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% 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 71485? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71485 is 22.6 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 71485? ▼
In ZIP code 71485, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71485? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71485 is 11.3% 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.