71435 ZIP Code — Grayson, LA

Caldwell County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71435 is located in Grayson, Louisiana, within Caldwell County. It covers approximately 211.01 square miles and serves a population of 3,672 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71435

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 $148,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $66,848. Poverty affects 22% 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. The average commute of 28 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 (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71435 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,672

population

211.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71435 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71435

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71435. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grayson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71418 Columbia (4.6 mi) 71441 Kelly (8.6 mi) 71465 Olla (13.3 mi) 71473 Sikes (16.6 mi) 71479 Tullos (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,672
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	211.01 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	32.0804
Longitude	-92.1586
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	50.5%	58.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	21.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	18.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,672

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$66,848

Median household income

$28,872

Per capita income

$148,300

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

71.2%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

1,310

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

132

5–9

141

127

10–14

136

15–19

20–24

245

25–34

264

190

35–44

204

215

45–54

231

133

55–59

142

106

60–64

115

252

65–74

271

125

75–84

135

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	819	22.3%
18 and over	2,853	77.7%
65 and over	811	22.1%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.7%

Black or African American 10.3%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,154	83.7%
Black or African American	387	10.3%
Two or more races	121	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	94	2.5%
Other race	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	58.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	21.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	18.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 15.0%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.0%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$66,848

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,300
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	71.2%
Renter occupied	28.8%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	57.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	38.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.9%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.8%
Electricity	81.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	745	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	148	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	145	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	446	30.1%
Households with children under 18	426	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	540	36.4%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	16.4%
Married	55.0%	54.3%
Separated	0.6%	2.6%
Widowed	1.1%	9.6%
Divorced	12.3%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	2.6%
Kindergarten	45	6.1%
Elementary school	386	52.4%
High school	102	13.9%
College / grad school	184	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Retail trade 12.6%

Public administration 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Professional & management 6.3%

Other services 5.8%

Construction 5.5%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 2.0%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	28.7%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 22.6%

18 and over 22.2%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 77.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	12.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,484	94.9%
Spanish	34	1.0%
Other Indo-European	22	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,660	99.7%
Born in same state	3,645	99.3%
Born in different state	2,955	80.5%
Foreign born	15	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	845	23%
Italian	339	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	233	6.3%
English	16	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71435

What city is ZIP code 71435 in?

ZIP code 71435 is primarily assigned to Grayson, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71435 in?

ZIP code 71435 falls within Caldwell County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71435?

22% of residents in ZIP code 71435 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71435 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 71435 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71435?

The median home value in ZIP code 71435 is $148,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 71435?

ZIP code 71435 has an estimated population of 3,672 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71435 in?

ZIP code 71435 observes the CST timezone.