71331 ZIP Code — Effie, LA

Avoyelles County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71331 is located in Effie, Louisiana, within Avoyelles County. It covers approximately 59.85 square miles and serves a population of 897 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71331

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 $156,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 59 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 71331 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

897

population

59.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71331 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71331

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71331. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Effie	Acceptable
Effie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71323 Center Point (6.5 mi) 71328 Deville (9 mi) 71351 Marksville (9.4 mi) 71350 Mansura (14.3 mi) 71341 Hessmer (14.8 mi) 71302 Alexandria (16 mi) 71360 Pineville (17.8 mi) 71355 Moreauville (19.4 mi) 71346 Lecompte (19.5 mi) 71316 Acme (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	897
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	59.85 sq mi
Water area	1.66 sq mi
Latitude	31.2704
Longitude	-92.0900
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	32.5%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	9.6%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	52.6%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

897

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

Median household income

$46,411

Per capita income

$156,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment

406

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

115

35–44

141

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	193	21.5%
18 and over	704	78.5%
65 and over	70	7.8%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

Two or more races 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	793	84%
Two or more races	95	10.1%
Hispanic or Latino	47	5%
Black or African American	9	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	9.6%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	52.6%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.5%	4.7%

$15k–$25k 24.6%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 26.3%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	24.6%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	3.1%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	26.3%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.9%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	66.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	24.8%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	32.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.6%
Electricity	37.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Wood	7.3%
Solar	13.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	236	66.1%
Cohabiting couple	47	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	43	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	31	8.7%
Households with children under 18	87	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	13.7%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	15.1%
Married	67.2%	63.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.8%
Divorced	10.3%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 22.3%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 2.4%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	3.6%
Elementary school	132	43.4%
High school	35	11.5%
College / grad school	126	41.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 21.4%

Public administration 10.6%

Retail trade 10.4%

Finance & real estate 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Professional & management 5.1%

Construction 4.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	28.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	12.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	59.3

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 12.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.6%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	24.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	39.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.9%
65 and over	45.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	897	100.0%
Spanish	9	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	897	100.0%
Born in same state	897	100.0%
Born in different state	772	86.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	135	15.1%
Arab	93	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71331

What city is ZIP code 71331 in?

ZIP code 71331 is primarily assigned to Effie, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71331 in?

ZIP code 71331 falls within Avoyelles County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71331 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 71331 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71331?

15% of residents in ZIP code 71331 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71331?

The median home value in ZIP code 71331 is $156,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 71331?

ZIP code 71331 has an estimated population of 897 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71331 in?

ZIP code 71331 observes the CST timezone.