71232 ZIP Code — Delhi, LA

Richland County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71232 is located in Delhi, Louisiana, within Richland County. It covers approximately 247.23 square miles and serves a population of 5,770 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71232

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $47,823. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71232 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,770

population

247.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71232 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71232

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71232. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Delhi	Acceptable
Delhi	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71219 Baskin (12 mi) 71237 Epps (12.5 mi) 71269 Rayville (15.4 mi) 71264 Oak Ridge (17.8 mi) 71266 Pioneer (18.9 mi) 71282 Tallulah (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,770
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	247.23 sq mi
Water area	4.03 sq mi
Latitude	32.4219
Longitude	-91.5437
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.7%	58.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,770

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$47,823

Median household income

$25,674

Per capita income

$112,800

Median home value

$812

Median monthly rent

66.3%

Home ownership

23.4%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

2,078

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

156

Under 5

164

209

5–9

219

170

10–14

179

199

15–19

209

156

20–24

164

266

25–34

278

405

35–44

424

320

45–54

335

221

55–59

232

183

60–64

191

318

65–74

333

148

75–84

154

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,320	22.9%
18 and over	4,450	77.1%
65 and over	1,090	18.9%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.3%

Black or African American 38.3%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,208	54.3%
Black or African American	2,266	38.3%
Two or more races	190	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	140	2.4%
Other race	86	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.7%	58.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$47,823

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,800
Median rent / month	$812
Owner occupied	66.3%
Renter occupied	33.7%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	68.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	48.9%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.5%
Electricity	56.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	929	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	110	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	483	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	668	30.5%
Households with children under 18	737	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	741	33.8%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	29.0%
Married	43.6%	43.3%
Separated	0.7%	5.7%
Widowed	6.5%	12.0%
Divorced	11.2%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 14.3%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	107	8.9%
Kindergarten	92	7.6%
Elementary school	616	51.0%
High school	266	22.0%
College / grad school	128	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Retail trade 16.2%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Construction 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Professional & management 2.9%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 23.4%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 23.2%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 55.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	38.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	27.4%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	47.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	26.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	247	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.6%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,450	94.5%
Spanish	92	1.7%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,611	97.2%
Born in same state	5,595	97.0%
Born in different state	4,717	81.8%
Foreign born	16	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	159	2.8%
Not a US citizen	158	99.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	632	11%
Italian	481	8.3%
French	314	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	0.2%
English	11	0.2%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	84.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71232

What city is ZIP code 71232 in?

ZIP code 71232 is primarily assigned to Delhi, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71232 in?

ZIP code 71232 falls within Richland County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71232?

23% of residents in ZIP code 71232 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71232?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71232 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 71232 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71232?

The median home value in ZIP code 71232 is $112,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 71232 in?

ZIP code 71232 observes the CST timezone.