71286 ZIP Code — Transylvania, LA

East Carroll County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71286 is located in Transylvania, Louisiana, within East Carroll County. It covers approximately 61.69 square miles and serves a population of 379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71286

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $85,600.

Median household income is $60,347. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 71286 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

379

population

61.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71286 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71286

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71286. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Transylvania	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71276 Sondheimer (7.1 mi) 71254 Lake Providence (12.7 mi) 39159 Rolling Fork (14.7 mi) 71266 Pioneer (15.1 mi) 71237 Epps (16.1 mi) 71263 Oak Grove (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	379
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	61.69 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	32.6668
Longitude	-91.2314
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	47.2%	69.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	18.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	10.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

379

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$60,347

Median household income

$30,474

Per capita income

$85,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

37.8%

Unemployment

228

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	31	8.2%
18 and over	348	91.8%
65 and over	87	23.0%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Black or African American 4.5%

Group	Count	%
White	362	95.5%
Black or African American	17	4.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	69.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	18.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	10.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
Median income	$60,347

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.1%

$50k–$100k 45.5%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	61.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	26.8%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	21.1%
2 bedrooms	7.5%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.2%
2 vehicles	65.2%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.3%
Electricity	44.9%
Propane / LP gas	36.9%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	44	23.5%
Male householder, no spouse	38	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	16	8.6%
Households with children under 18	12	6.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	38.5%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	34.2%
Married	45.2%	57.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.9%	5.2%
Divorced	8.4%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 17.0%

HS graduate 26.0%

Some college, no degree 46.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.6%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.7%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	47.0%
High school	3	4.5%
College / grad school	32	48.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 37.6%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Public administration 18.8%

Other services 17.1%

Retail trade 3.4%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	28.2%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	99.1%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 14.6%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	41.7%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	40.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	29.2%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	44.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	27.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	1.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.0%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.7%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	17.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	379	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)	379	100.0%
Born in same state	376	99.2%
Born in different state	229	60.4%
Foreign born	3	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	125	33%
French	33	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	6.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.3%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71286

What city is ZIP code 71286 in?

ZIP code 71286 is primarily assigned to Transylvania, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71286 in?

ZIP code 71286 falls within East Carroll County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71286?

7% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 71286?

21% of residents in ZIP code 71286 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71286 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 71286 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71286?

The median home value in ZIP code 71286 is $85,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 71286 in?

ZIP code 71286 observes the CST timezone.