71234 ZIP Code — Downsville, LA

Union County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71234 is located in Downsville, Louisiana, within Union County. It covers approximately 116.83 square miles and serves a population of 5,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71234

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $141,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,616. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 31% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71234 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,069

population

116.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71234 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71234

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Downsville	Acceptable
Downsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71241 Farmerville (8.6 mi) 71291 West Monroe (10.1 mi) 71225 Calhoun (10.5 mi) 71227 Choudrant (12.4 mi) 71201 Monroe (15.7 mi) 71280 Sterlington (15.8 mi) 71212 Monroe (15.9 mi) 71260 Marion (16.2 mi) 71209 Monroe (17.4 mi) 71203 Monroe (17.9 mi) 71292 West Monroe (18.9 mi) 71272 Ruston (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,069
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	116.83 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	32.6528
Longitude	-92.3323
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	34.6%	52.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	14.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,069

Population

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$73,616

Median household income

$31,296

Per capita income

$141,700

Median home value

$1,054

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

1,808

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

204

Under 5

235

247

5–9

283

208

10–14

238

131

15–19

151

199

20–24

229

293

25–34

336

179

35–44

206

249

45–54

285

143

55–59

165

136

60–64

157

251

65–74

288

102

75–84

117

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,494	29.5%
18 and over	3,575	70.5%
65 and over	795	15.7%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.2%

Two or more races 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 8%

Black or African American 4.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,366	79.2%
Two or more races	456	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	443	8%
Black or African American	241	4.4%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	52.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	14.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$73,616

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,700
Median rent / month	$1,054
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	49.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.2%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	22.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	51.2%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.6%
Electricity	71.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	935	59.1%
Cohabiting couple	54	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	147	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	445	28.1%
Households with children under 18	565	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	510	32.3%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	33.9%
Married	55.6%	43.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	0.9%	14.1%
Divorced	6.8%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.1%
Kindergarten	107	8.2%
Elementary school	807	61.9%
High school	265	20.3%
College / grad school	123	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Finance & real estate 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.1%

Retail trade 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Construction 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Other services 5.6%

Information 2.4%

Professional & management 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	2.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 30.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,630	91.3%
Spanish	7	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,047	99.6%
Born in same state	5,047	99.6%
Born in different state	4,550	89.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	0.4%
Not a US citizen	15	68.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,565	30.9%
Arab	585	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	177	3.5%
English	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71234

What city is ZIP code 71234 in?

ZIP code 71234 is primarily assigned to Downsville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71234 in?

ZIP code 71234 falls within Union County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71234 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 71234 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71234?

18% of residents in ZIP code 71234 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71234?

The median home value in ZIP code 71234 is $141,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 71234?

ZIP code 71234 has an estimated population of 5,069 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71234 in?

ZIP code 71234 observes the CST timezone.