71229 ZIP Code — Collinston, LA

Morehouse County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71229 is located in Collinston, Louisiana, within Morehouse County. It covers approximately 54.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71229

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,796) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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.

College attainment at 17% 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 71229 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,588
population
54.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71229 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71229

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City Status
Collinston Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
71264 Oak Ridge (7.5 mi) 71203 Monroe (8.6 mi) 71280 Sterlington (11 mi) 71209 Monroe (12.8 mi) 71269 Rayville (13.9 mi) 71201 Monroe (14.3 mi) 71220 Bastrop (14.8 mi) 71212 Monroe (15.8 mi) 71261 Mer Rouge (17.5 mi) 71291 West Monroe (18 mi) 71202 Monroe (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,588
Population density 29 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 067
Geography
Land area 54.77 sq mi
Water area 1.26 sq mi
Latitude 32.6292
Longitude -91.8892
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 31.5% 63.0% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 57.3% 25.7% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 5.7% 10.0% 18.3%
Over $200k 5.4% 1.2% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,588
Population
29
People per sq mi
50.1
Median age
$52,796
Median household income
$36,349
Per capita income
$144,400
Median home value
$454
Median monthly rent
83.9%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
Unemployment
671
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
11
15
5–9
12
4
10–14
3
34
15–19
27
10
20–24
7
118
25–34
91
196
35–44
152
142
45–54
110
63
55–59
49
94
60–64
74
174
65–74
136
12
75–84
9
18
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18744.7%
18 and over1,51495.3%
65 and over36322.9%
Median age50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.8%
Black or African American 21.4%
Two or more races 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,13868.8%
Black or African American35421.4%
Two or more races915.5%
Hispanic or Latino664%
Other race50.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.5% 63.0% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 57.3% 25.7% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 5.7% 10.0% 18.3%
Over $200k 5.4% 1.2% 4.7%
Under $10k 17.8%
$10k–$15k 5.8%
$15k–$25k 4.4%
$25k–$35k 10.5%
$35k–$50k 9.8%
$50k–$75k 10.3%
$75k–$100k 15.9%
$100k–$150k 16.8%
$150k–$200k 1.9%
$200k+ 6.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k17.8%
$10k–$15k5.8%
$15k–$25k4.4%
$25k–$35k10.5%
$35k–$50k9.8%
$50k–$75k10.3%
$75k–$100k15.9%
$100k–$150k16.8%
$150k–$200k1.9%
$200k+6.9%
Median income$52,796

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%
$50k–$100k 11.3%
$100k–$150k 15.2%
$150k–$200k 24.2%
$200k–$300k 10.4%
$300k–$500k 12.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$144,400
Median rent / month$454
Owner occupied83.9%
Renter occupied16.1%
Vacant17.2%
Single-family detached62.8%
Large apartment buildings2.2%
Mobile homes28.2%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.27

Year built

Era%
2020 or later3.4%
2010–20197.1%
2000–20099.0%
1990–199926.2%
1980–198912.7%
1970–197925.5%
1960–19694.1%
1950–19599.7%
1940–19491.8%
1939 or earlier0.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.4%
1 bedroom6.6%
2 bedrooms21.4%
3 bedrooms54.1%
4 bedrooms12.4%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle13.4%
1 vehicle32.0%
2 vehicles28.4%
3 or more26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas26.4%
Electricity56.2%
Propane / LP gas12.6%
Wood2.2%
Solar2.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family25940.4%
Cohabiting couple304.7%
Male householder, no spouse13821.5%
Female householder, no spouse21433.4%
Households with children under 18375.8%
Households with seniors (65+)27743.2%
Average household size2.08

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married41.5%34.7%
Married32.6%38.9%
Separated2.4%0.0%
Widowed3.8%18.5%
Divorced19.8%7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%
Some HS, no diploma 12.3%
HS graduate 39.2%
Some college, no degree 14.0%
Associate's degree 11.6%
Bachelor's degree 12.2%
Graduate / professional 4.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.3%
Bachelor's or higher16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3426.6%
High school6953.9%
College / grad school2519.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%
Retail trade 20.1%
Manufacturing 11.7%
Finance & real estate 8.6%
Professional & management 7.7%
Transportation & utilities 7.2%
Other services 4.4%
Public administration 3.9%
Construction 3.5%
Information 0.7%
Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.5%
Service8.6%
Sales & office29.7%
Natural resources & construction9.7%
Production & transportation8.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.7%
Government16.4%
Self-employed4.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.0%
Carpool17.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.2%
Work from home3.4%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)21.6

Poverty

All people 16.3%
Under 18 years 30.9%
18 and over 15.5%
Married-couple families 3.9%
Female-led households 38.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security48.5%
Retirement income31.8%
Supplemental Security8.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP17.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.3%
High blood pressure41.5%
High cholesterol36.9%
Diabetes14.3%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis26.5%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease9.0%
Cancer6.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.0%
Binge drinking19.3%
No physical activity34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.2%
Depression24.2%
Fair or poor health22.6%
Poor mental health18.0%
Poor physical health13.9%
No health insurance17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.7%
Visited dentist50.6%
Cholesterol screening87.5%
Teeth loss22.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1016.7%
Disability%
Any disability20.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years17.4%
65 and over32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.0%
Public insurance48.4%
No insurance10.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,56498.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,56798.7%
Born in same state1,55197.7%
Born in different state1,33784.2%
Foreign born161.0%
Naturalized citizen211.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French26416.6%
Italian19312.2%
AncestryCount%
Arab1398.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.4%
Internet access78.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71229

What city is ZIP code 71229 in?

ZIP code 71229 is primarily assigned to Collinston, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71229 in?

ZIP code 71229 falls within Morehouse County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71229 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 71229 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71229 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 71229 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71229?

16% of residents in ZIP code 71229 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71229?

The median home value in ZIP code 71229 is $144,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 71229 in?

ZIP code 71229 observes the CST timezone.

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