71276 ZIP Code — Sondheimer, LA

East Carroll County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71276 is located in Sondheimer, Louisiana, within East Carroll County. It covers approximately 59.96 square miles and serves a population of 177 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

177

population

59.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71276 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71276

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71276. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sondheimer	Acceptable
Sondheimer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71286 Transylvania (7.1 mi) 71282 Tallulah (13 mi) 71237 Epps (16.1 mi) 39159 Rolling Fork (17.4 mi) 71266 Pioneer (17.9 mi) 71254 Lake Providence (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	177
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	59.96 sq mi
Water area	3.75 sq mi
Latitude	32.5644
Longitude	-91.2227
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	0.0%	69.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	88.0%	18.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	10.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

177

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$71,827

Median household income

$28,032

Per capita income

$81,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

114

Housing units

35.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	37	20.9%
18 and over	140	79.1%
65 and over	28	15.8%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 59.9%

White 32.8%

Two or more races 7.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	106	59.9%
White	58	32.8%
Two or more races	13	7.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	69.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	88.0%	18.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	10.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.7%

$25k–$35k 36.2%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 37.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	36.2%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	37.7%
Median income	$71,827

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.7%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	42.5%
Single-family detached	50.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	35.8%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	55.1%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	46.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Wood	18.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	44	63.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	25	36.2%
Households with children under 18	31	44.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	20	29.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	34.8%
Married	67.9%	51.7%
Separated	0.0%	13.5%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 23.9%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	35.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	39.5%
High school	5	6.2%
College / grad school	44	54.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 64.0%

Professional & management 14.6%

Public administration 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Retail trade 6.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.0%
Service	36.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	33.7%
Government	66.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.8%
Carpool	15.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.0%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.3%
High blood pressure	49.6%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	19.9%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	6.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.3%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	41.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	31.1%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	18.2%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	41.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	30.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	177	100.0%
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)	177	100.0%
Born in same state	177	100.0%
Born in different state	116	65.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	11.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71276

What city is ZIP code 71276 in?

ZIP code 71276 is primarily assigned to Sondheimer, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71276 in?

ZIP code 71276 falls within East Carroll County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71276 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 71276 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71276?

Health data for ZIP code 71276 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71276?

The median home value in ZIP code 71276 is $81,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 71276?

ZIP code 71276 has an estimated population of 177 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71276 in?

ZIP code 71276 observes the CST timezone.