71323 ZIP Code — Center Point, LA

Avoyelles County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71323 is located in Center Point, Louisiana, within Avoyelles County. It covers approximately 20.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,156 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71323

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,875. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71323 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,156

population

20.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71323 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71323

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71323. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Center Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71328 Deville (6.4 mi) 71331 Effie (6.5 mi) 71302 Alexandria (9.7 mi) 71360 Pineville (11.3 mi) 71341 Hessmer (14.1 mi) 71359 Pineville (14.3 mi) 71346 Lecompte (14.4 mi) 71351 Marksville (14.9 mi) 71405 Ball (15.3 mi) 71405 Ball (15.3 mi) 71405 Ball (15.3 mi) 71350 Mansura (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,156
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	20.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.2657
Longitude	-92.2005
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.0%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	8.2%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,156

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$35,875

Median household income

$16,065

Per capita income

$162,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.5%

Home ownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

406

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

152

15–19

148

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	433	37.5%
18 and over	723	62.5%
65 and over	249	21.5%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.3%

Two or more races 8.9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,038	82.3%
Two or more races	112	8.9%
Hispanic or Latino	105	8.3%
Asian	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.0%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	8.2%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.5%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 26.8%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 5.8%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	26.8%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	5.8%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$35,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 41.8%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.5%
Renter occupied	10.5%
Vacant	28.7%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	28.7%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	61.7%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	27.2%
3 or more	45.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.6%
Electricity	65.8%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	209	66.8%
Cohabiting couple	32	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	11	3.5%
Female householder, no spouse	61	19.5%
Households with children under 18	175	55.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	32.3%
Average household size	3.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.5%	37.3%
Married	47.3%	39.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	13.8%
Divorced	2.3%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	11.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	70	17.5%
High school	244	61.2%
College / grad school	38	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.6%

Professional & management 20.8%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Retail trade 13.7%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Other services 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Construction 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.7%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	34.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	2.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.1%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	22.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.1

Poverty

All people 54.3%

Under 18 years 65.5%

18 and over 47.4%

Married-couple families 46.9%

Female-led households 55.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.8%
Retirement income	15.3%
Supplemental Security	15.0%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	10.6%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	71.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,084	93.8%
Spanish	10	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,156	100.0%
Born in same state	1,156	100.0%
Born in different state	1,115	96.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	130	11.2%
French	35	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	28	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.1%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71323

What city is ZIP code 71323 in?

ZIP code 71323 is primarily assigned to Center Point, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71323 in?

ZIP code 71323 falls within Avoyelles County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71323?

54% of residents in ZIP code 71323 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 71323 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 71323 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 71323 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 71323 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71323?

The median home value in ZIP code 71323 is $162,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 71323 in?

ZIP code 71323 observes the CST timezone.