71351 ZIP Code — Marksville, LA

Avoyelles County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71351 is located in Marksville, Louisiana, within Avoyelles County. It covers approximately 224.92 square miles and serves a population of 12,036 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71351

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $42,878. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 71351 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,036

population

224.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71351 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71351

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71351. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marksville	Acceptable
Marksville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71331 Effie (9.4 mi) 71350 Mansura (10.1 mi) 71355 Moreauville (10.1 mi) 71316 Acme (13.6 mi) 71341 Hessmer (14.1 mi) 71323 Center Point (14.9 mi) 71327 Cottonport (16 mi) 71354 Monterey (17.4 mi) 71369 Simmesport (17.9 mi) 71328 Deville (18.4 mi) 71333 Evergreen (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	12,036
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	224.92 sq mi
Water area	14.76 sq mi
Latitude	31.1838
Longitude	-91.9674
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	66.2%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

12,036

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$42,878

Median household income

$23,893

Per capita income

$128,700

Median home value

$761

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

30.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

4,020

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

433

Under 5

381

399

5–9

351

551

10–14

485

415

15–19

364

339

20–24

297

1,136

25–34

998

746

35–44

655

736

45–54

647

352

55–59

309

270

60–64

238

560

65–74

492

355

75–84

312

114

85+

101

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,154	26.2%
18 and over	8,882	73.8%
65 and over	1,934	16.1%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.7%

Black or African American 21%

Two or more races 12.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	7,425	60.7%
Black or African American	2,573	21%
Two or more races	1,519	12.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	256	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	203	1.7%
Other race	181	1.5%
Asian	80	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$42,878

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,700
Median rent / month	$761
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.0%
1 vehicle	40.9%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.0%
Electricity	57.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,632	35.6%
Cohabiting couple	390	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,025	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,534	33.5%
Households with children under 18	1,474	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,248	27.2%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.1%	35.3%
Married	37.8%	36.3%
Separated	2.1%	3.1%
Widowed	2.2%	8.8%
Divorced	11.8%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	231	6.9%
Kindergarten	169	5.1%
Elementary school	1,453	43.6%
High school	725	21.7%
College / grad school	758	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Public administration 15.0%

Construction 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Retail trade 11.1%

Professional & management 8.0%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	32.0%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	4.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.9%
Government	27.7%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 30.9%

Under 18 years 38.7%

18 and over 28.0%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.7%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.5%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	405	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.1%
Under 18	18.2%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	45.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.7%
Public insurance	59.4%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,222	93.2%
Spanish	233	2.1%
Other Indo-European	135	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	66	0.6%
Other languages	32	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,821	98.2%
Born in same state	11,821	98.2%
Born in different state	10,630	88.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	215	1.8%
Not a US citizen	15	7.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,168	9.7%
Italian	983	8.2%
French	363	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	190	1.6%
English	89	0.7%
Polish	41	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71351

What city is ZIP code 71351 in?

ZIP code 71351 is primarily assigned to Marksville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71351 in?

ZIP code 71351 falls within Avoyelles County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71351?

31% of residents in ZIP code 71351 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71351?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71351?

The median home value in ZIP code 71351 is $128,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71351?

Health data for ZIP code 71351 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71351 in?

ZIP code 71351 observes the CST timezone.