71234 Zip Code Profile

71234 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Downsville, Louisiana. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $78,500) are fairly typical for the Monroe metro area.

The average family income here is $42,934/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 71234 is $37,596.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 71234 earn an average of $30,162/year. Women earn only $17,631/year.

1,846 people in 71234 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 71234? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 71234 is 34.2 minutes!

The median age here is 44. There are 1,968 men and 2,024 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,304 people (out of the 3,992 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,874 homes, and 24 businesses every day. 15 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

71234 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 33 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Damascus, Syria!) and -92 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 185 feet above sea levell.

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• East Georgia Northeast
• Ruston Farmers Market

• Union Parish Farmers' Market
• West Monroe Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,992
• White Population: 3,778
• Black Population: 159
• Hispanic Population: 113
• Asian Population: 7
• Hawaiian Population: 3
• Indian Population: 9
• Male Population: 1,968
• Female Population: 2,024
• Median Age: 44
• Median Age of Males: 43
• Median Age of Females: 44

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CSA Name: Monroe-Bastrop, LA
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Monroe LA
• County: Union
• City: Downsville
• Longitude: -92.3
• Latitude: 32.6
• Elevation: 186 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 318

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,803
• Drive alone: 1,502
• Carpool: 278
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 15


• Average commute time: 34.2 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 53
•    5 - 9: 67
•    10 - 14: 69
•    15 - 19: 134
•    20 - 24: 174
•    25 - 29: 135
•    30 - 34: 525
•    35 - 39: 147
•    40 - 44: 82
•    45 - 59: 266
•    60 - 89: 70
•    90 plus: 81

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $78,500
• Average Annual Household Income: $51,975
• Businesses: 44
• Employees: 213
• Annual Payroll: $7,103,000
• Average Family Income: $42,934
• Median Family Income: $32,557
• Average Income for Men: $30,162
• Average Income for Women: $17,631

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 13775.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: Rodney Alexander (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 111
• State FIPS Code: 22

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Other Schools

Downsville High School

4787 Highway 151

Downsville, LA 71234

(318) 982-5318