71269 ZIP Code — Rayville, LA

Richland County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71269 is located in Rayville, Louisiana, within Richland County. It covers approximately 325.27 square miles and serves a population of 12,865 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71269

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 $125,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $46,238. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% 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 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71269 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.

12,865

population

325.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71269 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71269

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71269. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rayville	Acceptable
Rayville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71219 Baskin (10.8 mi) 71264 Oak Ridge (11.1 mi) 71259 Mangham (11.4 mi) 71229 Collinston (13.9 mi) 71202 Monroe (14.7 mi) 71232 Delhi (15.4 mi) 71209 Monroe (16.6 mi) 71203 Monroe (17.1 mi) 71201 Monroe (18.5 mi) 71212 Monroe (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	12,865
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	325.27 sq mi
Water area	3.59 sq mi
Latitude	32.4395
Longitude	-91.8073
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	55.2%	58.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

12,865

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$46,238

Median household income

$24,201

Per capita income

$125,600

Median home value

$735

Median monthly rent

59.9%

Home ownership

26.2%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

3,371

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

442

Under 5

437

404

5–9

400

518

10–14

513

396

15–19

391

566

20–24

560

746

25–34

737

860

35–44

851

726

45–54

718

401

55–59

396

411

60–64

407

570

65–74

563

300

75–84

296

129

85+

127

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,279	25.5%
18 and over	9,586	74.5%
65 and over	1,985	15.4%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.7%

Black or African American 36%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,905	60.7%
Black or African American	4,691	36%
Two or more races	243	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	152	1.2%
Other race	26	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	58.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$46,238

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,600
Median rent / month	$735
Owner occupied	59.9%
Renter occupied	40.1%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	19.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	13.4%
3 bedrooms	66.3%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	48.2%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.1%
Electricity	75.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,859	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	374	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	836	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,380	31.0%
Households with children under 18	1,882	42.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,394	31.3%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.6%	34.3%
Married	41.1%	39.7%
Separated	5.3%	2.9%
Widowed	3.2%	12.5%
Divorced	12.7%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	195	6.8%
Kindergarten	218	7.7%
Elementary school	1,506	52.9%
High school	643	22.6%
College / grad school	287	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Retail trade 13.3%

Construction 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Professional & management 8.0%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Public administration 6.3%

Other services 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	23.0%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 26.2%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 24.4%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 33.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	49.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	25.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	563	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.9%
Public insurance	61.2%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,986	93.2%
Spanish	3	0.0%
Other Indo-European	3	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,808	99.6%
Born in same state	12,717	98.8%
Born in different state	10,492	81.6%
Foreign born	91	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	57	0.4%
Not a US citizen	48	84.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,406	10.9%
Italian	1,269	9.9%
French	365	2.8%
Polish	71	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	0.4%
German	19	0.1%
Dutch	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71269

What city is ZIP code 71269 in?

ZIP code 71269 is primarily assigned to Rayville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71269 in?

ZIP code 71269 falls within Richland County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71269?

26% of residents in ZIP code 71269 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71269 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 71269 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71269?

The median home value in ZIP code 71269 is $125,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71269?

Health data for ZIP code 71269 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71269 in?

ZIP code 71269 observes the CST timezone.