Avoyelles County, LA ZIP Codes
Louisiana (LA) · 14 ZIP codes · 14 cities
14
ZIP codes
39,236
population (2021)
-6.7%
pop change since 2010
22009
FIPS code
Avoyelles County ZIP code map
About Avoyelles County
Avoyelles County is located in Louisiana and contains 14 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 39,236 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.7% from 42,073 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Avoyelles County is 22009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 39,236 |
| 2010 population | 42,073 |
| Change | -6.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| FIPS code | 22009 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Avoyelles County
Bordelonville
Bunkie
Center Point
Cottonport
Dupont
Effie
Evergreen
Hamburg
Hessmer
Mansura
Marksville
Moreauville
Plaucheville
Simmesport
ZIP codes for Avoyelles County, LA (14)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71320 | Bordelonville | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71322 | Bunkie | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71323 | Center Point | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71327 | Cottonport | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71329 | Dupont | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71331 | Effie | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71333 | Evergreen | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71339 | Hamburg | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71341 | Hessmer | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71350 | Mansura | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71351 | Marksville | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71355 | Moreauville | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71362 | Plaucheville | Avoyelles | View map |
| 71369 | Simmesport | Avoyelles | View map |
Demographics & statistics
39,660
Population
39.8
Median age
$39,037
Median household income
$23,488
Per capita income
$119,391
Median home value
$575
Median monthly rent
75.6%
Home ownership
27.5%
Poverty rate
8.5%
Unemployment
13,842
Housing units
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,246
Under 5
1,257
1,156
5–9
1,166
1,425
10–14
1,436
1,317
15–19
1,327
1,136
20–24
1,145
2,576
25–34
2,597
2,452
35–44
2,473
2,341
45–54
2,361
1,368
55–59
1,379
1,354
60–64
1,365
1,962
65–74
1,978
1,036
75–84
1,044
380
85+
383
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,332 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 30,328 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,783 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.3%
Black or African American
25.5%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,899 | 64.3% |
| Black or African American | 10,260 | 25.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,599 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 641 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 324 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 315 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 251 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.2%
$10k–$15k
12.6%
$15k–$25k
14.6%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
12.8%
$75k–$100k
7.5%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 12.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $39,037 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.0%
$50k–$100k
24.4%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
18.4%
$300k–$500k
9.0%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,391 |
| Median rent / month | $575 |
| Owner occupied | 75.6% |
| Renter occupied | 24.4% |
| Vacant | 21.0% |
| Single-family detached | 72.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 20.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% |
| 3 or more | 20.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.8% |
| Electricity | 56.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| Solar | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,566 | 44.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,013 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,647 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,352 | 34.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,280 | 29.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,502 | 30.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married | 46.1% | 41.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 12.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
16.9%
HS graduate
36.8%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
7.8%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 632 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 484 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,223 | 43.0% |
| High school | 2,355 | 27.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,191 | 19.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Retail trade
12.2%
Construction
8.6%
Professional & management
8.6%
Public administration
8.4%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Agriculture & mining
7.3%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Other services
3.0%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.0% |
| Service | 23.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 9.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.0% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 3.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.4 |
Poverty
All people
27.5%
Under 18 years
34.4%
18 and over
24.9%
Married-couple families
12.5%
Female-led households
47.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 27.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.1% |
| High cholesterol | 38.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 35.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.2% |
| Poor mental health | 18.8% |
| Poor physical health | 14.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 51.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 22.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,589 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.4% |
| Under 18 | 9.5% |
| 18–64 years | 23.6% |
| 65 and over | 46.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.4% |
| Public insurance | 57.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,157 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 511 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 205 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 271 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 35 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,198 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 39,149 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 35,485 | 90.5% |
| Foreign born | 49 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 462 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 123 | 37.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,081 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 2,540 | 6.4% |
| French | 1,338 | 3.4% |
| German | 724 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 147 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 55 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 86.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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