71325 ZIP Code — Cheneyville, LA

Rapides County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71325 is located in Cheneyville, Louisiana, within Rapides County. It covers approximately 66.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,518 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337/318.

About ZIP code 71325

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $31,953. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 71325 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,518

population

66.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71325 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71325

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71325. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cheneyville	Acceptable
Cheneyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71346 Lecompte (6.1 mi) 71341 Hessmer (9.6 mi) 71367 Saint Landry (10.9 mi) 71430 Forest Hill (11.1 mi) 71302 Alexandria (12.4 mi) 71485 Woodworth (15.1 mi) 71322 Bunkie (15.1 mi) 71350 Mansura (15.2 mi) 71327 Cottonport (16.1 mi) 71333 Evergreen (16.9 mi) 71323 Center Point (17.6 mi) 71301 Alexandria (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,518
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	66.32 sq mi
Water area	1.82 sq mi
Latitude	31.0314
Longitude	-92.3190
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	337/318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.0%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,518

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$31,953

Median household income

$18,929

Per capita income

$133,000

Median home value

$654

Median monthly rent

65.9%

Home ownership

28.9%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

25–34

35–44

125

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	345	22.7%
18 and over	1,173	77.3%
65 and over	296	19.5%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.1%

Black or African American 32.8%

Two or more races 14.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	762	48.1%
Black or African American	520	32.8%
Two or more races	236	14.9%
Hispanic or Latino	67	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.0%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 17.1%

$10k–$15k 14.1%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.1%
$10k–$15k	14.1%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
Median income	$31,953

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.3%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,000
Median rent / month	$654
Owner occupied	65.9%
Renter occupied	34.1%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	10.9%
3 bedrooms	72.7%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	52.3%
2 vehicles	21.6%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.3%
Electricity	41.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Solar	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	203	36.6%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	22	4.0%
Female householder, no spouse	306	55.1%
Households with children under 18	176	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	229	41.3%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.7%	41.3%
Married	43.4%	27.8%
Separated	1.4%	0.4%
Widowed	2.3%	18.9%
Divorced	5.2%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 39.9%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	12.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	174	47.4%
High school	139	37.9%
College / grad school	10	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Other services 11.5%

Retail trade 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Professional & management 7.9%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.7%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	24.6%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.0%
Carpool	16.2%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 28.9%

Under 18 years 26.7%

18 and over 29.6%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 36.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	54.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.0%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	27.4%
65 and over	69.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.6%
Public insurance	66.7%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,403	92.4%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,518	100.0%
Born in same state	1,518	100.0%
Born in different state	1,445	95.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	86	5.7%
French	77	5.1%
Italian	55	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	0.8%
Irish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71325

What city is ZIP code 71325 in?

ZIP code 71325 is primarily assigned to Cheneyville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71325 in?

ZIP code 71325 falls within Rapides County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71325?

29% of residents in ZIP code 71325 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71325?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71325 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 71325 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71325?

The median home value in ZIP code 71325 is $133,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71325 in?

ZIP code 71325 observes the CST timezone.