71279 ZIP Code — Start, LA
Richland County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71279 is located in Start, Louisiana, within Richland County. It covers approximately 0.08 square miles and serves a population of 88 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.
88
population
0.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71279 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71279
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71279. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Start | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 88 |
| Population density | 1,100 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.4865 |
| Longitude | -91.8594 |
| 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 | 100.0% | 58.3% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 27.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 12.5% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
88
Population
1,100
People per sq mi
30.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$0
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10
15–19
19
12
25–34
24
8
55–59
15
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29 | 33.0% |
| 18 and over | 59 | 67.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 30.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
59.1%
White
40.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 52 | 59.1% |
| White | 36 | 40.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 58.3% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 27.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 12.5% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
$10k–$15k
39.0%
$15k–$25k
61.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 39.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 61.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 39.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 100.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 39.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 61.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 100.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 59 | 100.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 23 | 39.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 1.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 61.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 39.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
39.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
61.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 61.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 29 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
61.0%
Other services
39.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 100.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 61.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 39.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
59.1%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
39.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 100.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 40.9% |
| No insurance | 59.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 100.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 88 | 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) | 88 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 88 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 88 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 36 | 40.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 67.0% |
| Internet access | 61.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71279
What city is ZIP code 71279 in?
ZIP code 71279 is primarily assigned to Start, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71279 in?
ZIP code 71279 falls within Richland County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71279?
59% of residents in ZIP code 71279 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 71279 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 71279 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 71279?
ZIP code 71279 has an estimated population of 88 residents, with a density of 1,173 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 71279 in?
ZIP code 71279 observes the CST timezone.