71422 ZIP Code — Dodson, LA

Winn County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71422 is located in Dodson, Louisiana, within Winn County. It covers approximately 156.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,670 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71422

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,729. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71422 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,670

population

156.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dodson	Acceptable
Dodson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71483 Winnfield (11 mi) 71251 Jonesboro (12.1 mi) 71473 Sikes (12.2 mi) 71031 Goldonna (15.6 mi) 71226 Chatham (18.2 mi) 71070 Saline (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,670
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	156.92 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	32.0596
Longitude	-92.6504
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	66.3%	60.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	23.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	12.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,670

Population

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$45,729

Median household income

$26,570

Per capita income

$103,100

Median home value

$721

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

614

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

143

118

35–44

141

102

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	451	27.0%
18 and over	1,219	73.0%
65 and over	286	17.1%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Black or African American 8%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,517	90.4%
Black or African American	135	8%
Two or more races	18	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	60.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	23.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	12.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$45,729

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 33.2%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,100
Median rent / month	$721
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	57.2%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	37.7%
2 vehicles	46.0%
3 or more	15.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.3%
Electricity	70.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	330	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	64	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	36	5.4%
Female householder, no spouse	231	34.9%
Households with children under 18	237	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	33.6%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	25.0%
Married	58.5%	39.0%
Separated	1.9%	9.8%
Widowed	0.9%	17.3%
Divorced	6.7%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	7.1%
Kindergarten	46	9.6%
Elementary school	176	36.7%
High school	187	39.0%
College / grad school	37	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Construction 13.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Public administration 8.2%

Retail trade 5.8%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 1.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	8.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.4

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 23.1%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 63.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,564	93.7%
Spanish	9	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,670	100.0%
Born in same state	1,657	99.2%
Born in different state	1,523	91.2%
Foreign born	13	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	277	16.6%
French	154	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	79	4.7%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71422

What city is ZIP code 71422 in?

ZIP code 71422 is primarily assigned to Dodson, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71422 in?

ZIP code 71422 falls within Winn County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71422?

21% of residents in ZIP code 71422 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71422?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 71422 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 71422 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71422 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 71422 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71422 in?

ZIP code 71422 observes the CST timezone.