71241 ZIP Code — Farmerville, LA

Union County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71241 is located in Farmerville, Louisiana, within Union County. It covers approximately 193.08 square miles and serves a population of 8,045 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71241

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 $132,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,015. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71241 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,045

population

193.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71241 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71241

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farmerville	Acceptable
Farmerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71260 Marion (7.6 mi) 71234 Downsville (8.6 mi) 71280 Sterlington (15 mi) 71291 West Monroe (15.5 mi) 71277 Spearsville (18.1 mi) 71225 Calhoun (19 mi) 71203 Monroe (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,045
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	193.08 sq mi
Water area	24.36 sq mi
Latitude	32.7739
Longitude	-92.3018
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	46.6%	52.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	14.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

8,045

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$49,015

Median household income

$28,827

Per capita income

$132,200

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

3,197

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

211

Under 5

193

236

5–9

216

104

10–14

338

15–19

309

197

20–24

181

355

25–34

326

390

35–44

357

551

45–54

505

269

55–59

246

426

60–64

390

629

65–74

577

322

75–84

295

170

85+

156

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,476	18.3%
18 and over	6,569	81.7%
65 and over	2,149	26.7%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.5%

Black or African American 26.2%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,516	67.5%
Black or African American	2,139	26.2%
Two or more races	247	3%
Hispanic or Latino	122	1.5%
Other race	108	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.4%
Asian	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	52.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	14.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$49,015

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.5%

$50k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,200
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	60.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	31.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.8%
Electricity	65.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,608	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	89	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	431	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	998	31.9%
Households with children under 18	710	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,285	41.1%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	24.6%
Married	50.2%	47.8%
Separated	2.5%	3.6%
Widowed	7.7%	11.8%
Divorced	5.4%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	103	8.1%
Kindergarten	82	6.4%
Elementary school	378	29.6%
High school	414	32.5%
College / grad school	298	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Construction 14.3%

Retail trade 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Professional & management 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Information 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.7

Poverty

All people 23.6%

Under 18 years 48.6%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 57.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	510	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,641	95.0%
Spanish	85	1.1%
Other Indo-European	85	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,894	98.1%
Born in same state	7,858	97.7%
Born in different state	5,710	71.0%
Foreign born	36	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	151	1.9%
Not a US citizen	20	13.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,612	20%
Arab	904	11.2%
Italian	692	8.6%
English	127	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	54	0.7%
Polish	4	0%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	81.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71241

What city is ZIP code 71241 in?

ZIP code 71241 is primarily assigned to Farmerville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71241 in?

ZIP code 71241 falls within Union County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71241 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 71241 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71241?

24% of residents in ZIP code 71241 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71241 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 71241 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71241?

The median home value in ZIP code 71241 is $132,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 71241 in?

ZIP code 71241 observes the CST timezone.