71282 Zip Code Profile

71282 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Tallulah, Louisiana. Median household income here ($20,216) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. At $71,700 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Tallulah area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $32,267/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 71282 is $22,658.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 71282 earn an average of $22,275/year. Women earn only $14,698/year.

3,689 people in 71282 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 71282? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.0 minutes.

The median age here is 34. There are 5,466 men and 5,604 women. The median age for men is 32 while for women the median age is 37.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,909 people (out of the 11,070 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,809 homes, and 351 businesses every day. 174 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

71282 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 32 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tijuana, Mexico!) and -91 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 89 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 11,070
• White Population: 3,679
• Black Population: 7,322
• Hispanic Population: 175
• Asian Population: 40
• Hawaiian Population: 2
• Indian Population: 79
• Male Population: 5,466
• Female Population: 5,604
• Median Age: 34
• Median Age of Males: 32
• Median Age of Females: 37

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Tallulah LA
• County: Madison
• City: Tallulah
• Longitude: -91.1
• Latitude: 32.4
• Elevation: 90 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 318

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,633
• Drive alone: 2,638
• Carpool: 755
• Public transit: 39
• Ride bikes or walk: 174


• Average commute time: 21.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 280
•    5 - 9: 852
•    10 - 14: 847
•    15 - 19: 420
•    20 - 24: 274
•    25 - 29: 59
•    30 - 34: 363
•    35 - 39: 119
•    40 - 44: 56
•    45 - 59: 151
•    60 - 89: 111
•    90 plus: 101

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $71,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $25,999
• Businesses: 188
• Employees: 2,184
• Annual Payroll: $51,602,000
• Average Family Income: $32,267
• Median Family Income: $20,216
• Average Income for Men: $22,275
• Average Income for Women: $14,698

• 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: 065
• State FIPS Code: 22

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View all schools in Tallulah

Primary Schools

Tallulah Elementary School

1100 Johnson Street

Tallulah, LA 71282

(318) 574-0732

Wright Elementary School

809 Wyche Street

Tallulah, LA 71282

(318) 574-4430

Middle Schools

Reuben Mccall Junior High School

900 West Askew Street

Tallulah, LA 71282

(318) 574-0933

High Schools

Reuben Mccall Senior High School

800 Wyche Street

Tallulah, LA 71282

(318) 574-3529

Stephen Hoyle Rehabilitation Center

1005 West Green Street

Tallulah, LA 71282

(318) 574-6365

Other Schools

Christian Acres Alternative School

200 Loop Road

Tallulah, LA 71282

(318) 574-1563

Other Schools

Northeast Louisiana Marine Institute

507 Bayou Drive

Tallulah, LA 71282

(318) 574-9475

Tallulah High School

600 Bayou Drive

Tallulah, LA 71282

(318) 574-4747

Tallulah Junior High School

507 Bayou Drive

Tallulah, LA 71282

(318) 574-1563