71259 ZIP Code — Mangham, LA

Richland County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71259 is located in Mangham, Louisiana, within Richland County. It covers approximately 91.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,728 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71259

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,276. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71259 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,728

population

91.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71259 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71259

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71259. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mangham	Acceptable
Mangham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71219 Baskin (8.7 mi) 71269 Rayville (11.4 mi) 71295 Winnsboro (12.8 mi) 71202 Monroe (13.8 mi) 71418 Columbia (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,728
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	91.84 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	32.2773
Longitude	-91.8463
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	53.9%	58.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,728

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$52,276

Median household income

$26,566

Per capita income

$124,300

Median home value

$912

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

692

Housing units

30.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

129

25–34

144

35–44

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

163

65–74

182

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	295	17.1%
18 and over	1,433	82.9%
65 and over	487	28.2%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.9%

Black or African American 15.3%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,385	77.9%
Black or African American	271	15.3%
Two or more races	71	4%
Hispanic or Latino	49	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	58.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 31.3%

$75k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	31.3%
$75k–$100k	2.6%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$52,276

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,300
Median rent / month	$912
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	18.5%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	43.4%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.6%
Electricity	68.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	455	64.5%
Cohabiting couple	12	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	110	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	128	18.2%
Households with children under 18	172	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	327	46.4%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	18.7%
Married	69.0%	63.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.1%
Widowed	0.7%	11.0%
Divorced	4.9%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 17.2%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 26.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.3%
Bachelor's or higher	30.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.2%
Kindergarten	34	13.8%
Elementary school	144	58.3%
High school	16	6.5%
College / grad school	50	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.8%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Professional & management 13.2%

Retail trade 11.9%

Public administration 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.0%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.0%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 25.8%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 45.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	56.5%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,616	93.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,719	99.5%
Born in same state	1,719	99.5%
Born in different state	1,416	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.5%
Not a US citizen	1	11.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	209	12.1%
Arab	199	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71259

What city is ZIP code 71259 in?

ZIP code 71259 is primarily assigned to Mangham, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71259 in?

ZIP code 71259 falls within Richland County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71259 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 71259 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71259 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 71259 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71259 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 71259 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71259?

The median home value in ZIP code 71259 is $124,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 71259 in?

ZIP code 71259 observes the CST timezone.