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Vernon County
Simpson, LA
71474
71474 ZIP Code — Simpson, LA
Vernon County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71474 is located in
Simpson ,
Louisiana ,
within Vernon County .
It covers approximately 21.26 square miles and serves a population of
368 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 337 .
About ZIP code 71474
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 $158,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $85,962. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71474 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
368
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
115
Geography
Land area
21.26 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
31.2517
Longitude
-93.0205
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
337
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.7%
51.2%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
35.4%
32.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
25.9%
13.8%
18.3%
Over $200k
6.1%
2.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$85,962
Median household income
$158,000
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 65 17.7% 18 and over 303 82.3% 65 and over 50 13.6% Median age 43.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 360 97.8% Two or more races 7 1.9% Asian 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.7%
51.2%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
35.4%
32.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
25.9%
13.8%
18.3%
Over $200k
6.1%
2.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.2% $10k–$15k 1.5% $15k–$25k 3.7% $25k–$35k 6.0% $35k–$50k 1.5% $50k–$75k 20.1% $75k–$100k 24.6% $100k–$150k 23.1% $150k–$200k 7.5% $200k+ 6.7% Median income $85,962
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $158,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 93.3% Renter occupied 6.7% Vacant 33.0% Single-family detached 70.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 30.0% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.61
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.0% 2000–2009 9.0% 1990–1999 10.5% 1980–1989 20.5% 1970–1979 28.5% 1960–1969 9.5% 1950–1959 5.0% 1940–1949 1.0% 1939 or earlier 3.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 19.5% 3 bedrooms 58.0% 4 bedrooms 16.5% 5+ bedrooms 6.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.7% 1 vehicle 24.6% 2 vehicles 28.4% 3 or more 46.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 86.6% Propane / LP gas 11.2% Wood 1.5% No fuel used 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 78 58.2% Cohabiting couple 14 10.4% Male householder, no spouse 8 6.0% Female householder, no spouse 34 25.4% Households with children under 18 41 30.6% Households with seniors (65+) 34 25.4% Average household size 2.75
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.1% 16.0% Married 53.2% 48.7% Separated 3.8% 0.0% Widowed 1.3% 10.9% Divorced 9.6% 24.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.1%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.5% Bachelor's or higher 7.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 6.6% Kindergarten 7 7.7% Elementary school 31 34.1% High school 23 25.3% College / grad school 24 26.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Professional & management
9.9%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Public administration
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.3%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.4% Service 5.3% Sales & office 15.9% Natural resources & construction 21.2% Production & transportation 23.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.8% Government 14.6% Self-employed 6.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.0% Carpool 5.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 36.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
5.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.4% Retirement income 31.3% Supplemental Security 1.5% Cash public assistance 6.7% Food stamps / SNAP 8.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.3% High blood pressure 38.1% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 28.5% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.7% Binge drinking 19.0% No physical activity 29.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.4% Depression 27.0% Fair or poor health 18.0% Poor mental health 17.7% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 13.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.7% Visited dentist 58.2% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 17.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 33 10.9%
Disability % Any disability 21.5% Under 18 4.6% 18–64 years 13.8% 65 and over 82.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 79.3% Public insurance 31.8% No insurance 2.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 350 95.1% 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) 367 99.7% Born in same state 367 99.7% Born in different state 252 68.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.3% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 133 36.1% Arab 27 7.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 19 5.2% English 5 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.4% Internet access 91.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71474
What city is ZIP code 71474 in?
ZIP code 71474 is primarily assigned to Simpson, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71474 in?
ZIP code 71474 falls within Vernon County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 71474 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 71474 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71474?
8% 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 71474 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 71474 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71474?
The median home value in ZIP code 71474 is $158,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 71474 in?
ZIP code 71474 observes the CST timezone.
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