71245 ZIP Code — Grambling, LA

Lincoln County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71245 is located in Grambling, Louisiana, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 5.42 square miles and serves a population of 4,233 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71245

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,800. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $26,067. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 71245 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,233

population

5.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71245 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71245

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71245. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grambling	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71270 Ruston (4.9 mi) 71272 Ruston (5 mi) 71275 Simsboro (5.7 mi) 71235 Dubach (11 mi) 71001 Arcadia (11.4 mi) 71268 Quitman (12.1 mi) 71227 Choudrant (14.3 mi) 71008 Bienville (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,233
Population density	781 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	5.42 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	32.5245
Longitude	-92.7231
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	84.0%	62.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	10.9%	23.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	11.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,233

Population

781

People per sq mi

22.1

Median age

$26,067

Median household income

$15,640

Per capita income

$143,800

Median home value

$778

Median monthly rent

36.6%

Home ownership

44.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

910

Housing units

46.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

207

5–9

167

10–14

379

15–19

306

660

20–24

531

266

25–34

214

195

35–44

157

45–54

111

55–59

108

60–64

65–74

75–84

110

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	726	17.2%
18 and over	3,507	82.8%
65 and over	393	9.3%
Median age	22.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 85.2%

White 8.2%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,641	85.2%
White	349	8.2%
Two or more races	203	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	39	0.9%
Other race	34	0.8%
Asian	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.0%	62.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	10.9%	23.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	11.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 21.0%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 20.0%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.0%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	20.0%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
Median income	$26,067

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 27.2%

$150k–$200k 36.9%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,800
Median rent / month	$778
Owner occupied	36.6%
Renter occupied	63.4%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	26.9%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.6%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	28.2%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.9%
Electricity	52.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	278	19.7%
Cohabiting couple	115	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	507	36.0%
Female householder, no spouse	508	36.1%
Households with children under 18	390	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	342	24.3%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	68.0%	73.0%
Married	14.9%	14.1%
Separated	4.9%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	6.4%
Divorced	6.2%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 23.4%

Graduate / professional 22.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	46.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	2.2%
Kindergarten	49	2.2%
Elementary school	454	20.0%
High school	216	9.5%
College / grad school	1,497	66.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 61.0%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Retail trade 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Professional & management 3.0%

Public administration 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Construction 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	30.5%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.8%
Government	46.1%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.1%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.7%
Work from home	26.5%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 44.7%

Under 18 years 43.8%

18 and over 45.0%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 46.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.2%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	19.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	4.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	15.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	2.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.7%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	21.6%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	83.5%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	266	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	15.3%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,122	97.4%
Spanish	19	0.5%
Other Indo-European	19	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,961	93.6%
Born in same state	3,949	93.3%
Born in different state	2,942	69.5%
Foreign born	12	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	272	6.4%
Not a US citizen	131	48.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	226	5.3%
Italian	73	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	59	1.4%
English	17	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71245

What city is ZIP code 71245 in?

ZIP code 71245 is primarily assigned to Grambling, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71245 in?

ZIP code 71245 falls within Lincoln County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71245?

45% of residents in ZIP code 71245 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 71245 mostly rentals?

63% of occupied units in ZIP code 71245 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71245?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71245?

The median household income in ZIP code 71245 is $26,067, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71245 in?

ZIP code 71245 observes the CST timezone.