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Lincoln County
Choudrant, LA
71227
71227 ZIP Code — Choudrant, LA
Lincoln County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71227 is located in
Choudrant ,
Louisiana ,
within Lincoln County .
It covers approximately 115.29 square miles and serves a population of
3,891 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71227
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($57,746) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 71227 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,891
Population density
34 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
115.29 sq mi
Water area
0.30 sq mi
Latitude
32.5225
Longitude
-92.4780
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.8%
62.0%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
25.3%
23.0%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
20.0%
11.3%
18.3%
Over $200k
3.9%
3.7%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$57,746
Median household income
$173,500
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,093 28.1% 18 and over 2,798 71.9% 65 and over 747 19.2% Median age 38.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Group Count % White 3,455 87.3% Two or more races 205 5.2% Black or African American 123 3.1% Hispanic or Latino 67 1.7% Asian 67 1.7% Other race 23 0.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 18 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.8%
62.0%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
25.3%
23.0%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
20.0%
11.3%
18.3%
Over $200k
3.9%
3.7%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.4% $10k–$15k 2.5% $15k–$25k 14.8% $25k–$35k 13.8% $35k–$50k 6.2% $50k–$75k 21.7% $75k–$100k 6.4% $100k–$150k 14.0% $150k–$200k 9.6% $200k+ 5.5% Median income $57,746
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $173,500 Median rent / month $922 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 11.3% Single-family detached 58.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 39.9% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 12.5% 2000–2009 20.4% 1990–1999 18.8% 1980–1989 17.1% 1970–1979 14.9% 1960–1969 8.1% 1950–1959 2.9% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 2.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.3% 1 bedroom 1.9% 2 bedrooms 21.2% 3 bedrooms 61.7% 4 bedrooms 8.9% 5+ bedrooms 4.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 29.4% 2 vehicles 43.8% 3 or more 24.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 26.6% Electricity 63.1% Propane / LP gas 5.6% Wood 4.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 778 54.9% Cohabiting couple 13 0.9% Male householder, no spouse 215 15.2% Female householder, no spouse 411 29.0% Households with children under 18 532 37.5% Households with seniors (65+) 474 33.5% Average household size 2.75
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.8% 18.2% Married 60.5% 62.5% Separated 0.3% 0.6% Widowed 1.1% 6.0% Divorced 15.3% 12.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
11.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.7% Bachelor's or higher 28.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 79 7.2% Kindergarten 102 9.3% Elementary school 531 48.6% High school 210 19.2% College / grad school 171 15.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.6%
Public administration
6.9%
Professional & management
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.8% Service 10.1% Sales & office 29.7% Natural resources & construction 13.1% Production & transportation 10.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.3% Government 20.3% Self-employed 4.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.9% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.4% Work from home 5.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.6%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.3% Retirement income 21.5% Supplemental Security 4.7% Cash public assistance 2.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.2% High blood pressure 35.4% High cholesterol 35.6% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 24.7% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.3% Binge drinking 19.8% No physical activity 26.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.8% Depression 26.8% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 60.3% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 244 8.7%
Disability % Any disability 21.2% Under 18 16.1% 18–64 years 15.1% 65 and over 45.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.4% Public insurance 42.3% No insurance 4.3% Uninsured under 19 1.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,642 93.6% 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) 3,794 97.5% Born in same state 3,769 96.9% Born in different state 3,189 82.0% Foreign born 25 0.6% Naturalized citizen 97 2.5% Not a US citizen 60 61.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 1,076 27.7% Arab 548 14.1% French 543 14%
Ancestry Count % German 27 0.7% Irish 26 0.7% Polish 22 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.4% Internet access 91.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71227
What city is ZIP code 71227 in?
ZIP code 71227 is primarily assigned to Choudrant, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71227 in?
ZIP code 71227 falls within Lincoln County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71227?
17% of residents in ZIP code 71227 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71227?
The median home value in ZIP code 71227 is $173,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 71227?
ZIP code 71227 has an estimated population of 3,891 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 71227?
The median household income in ZIP code 71227 is $57,746, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 71227 in?
ZIP code 71227 observes the CST timezone.
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