71340 ZIP Code — Harrisonburg, LA

Catahoula County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71340 is located in Harrisonburg, Louisiana, within Catahoula County. It covers approximately 132.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,922 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71340

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 $77,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($34,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 71340 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,922

population

132.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71340 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71340

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71340. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harrisonburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71368 Sicily Island (12.3 mi) 71243 Fort Necessity (13.6 mi) 71378 Wisner (15.9 mi) 71441 Kelly (19 mi) 71334 Ferriday (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,922
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	132.87 sq mi
Water area	4.68 sq mi
Latitude	31.7804
Longitude	-91.8885
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	72.8%	58.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	8.4%	26.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	11.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	6.8%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,922

Population

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$34,375

Median household income

$18,893

Per capita income

$77,800

Median home value

$527

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment

380

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

111

20–24

397

25–34

161

281

35–44

114

169

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	215	11.2%
18 and over	1,707	88.8%
65 and over	144	7.5%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59%

Black or African American 37.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,150	59%
Black or African American	724	37.1%
Hispanic or Latino	28	1.4%
Other race	28	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.5%
Two or more races	10	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.8%	58.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	8.4%	26.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	11.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	6.8%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 13.3%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 19.2%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.3%
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	19.2%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$34,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 2.4%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,800
Median rent / month	$527
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	55.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	38.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	26.7%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	12.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	12.8%
3 bedrooms	63.0%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.2%
Electricity	48.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	182	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	61	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	93	27.5%
Households with children under 18	71	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	37.0%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.1%	19.5%
Married	22.0%	50.4%
Separated	1.7%	11.2%
Widowed	0.0%	14.2%
Divorced	15.2%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%

Some HS, no diploma 24.1%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	6.3%
Kindergarten	10	4.9%
Elementary school	122	59.5%
High school	27	13.2%
College / grad school	33	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 30.5%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Construction 15.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Retail trade 7.6%

Professional & management 7.6%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	34.4%
Government	45.7%
Self-employed	19.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 28.4%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 84.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	19.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	23.5%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	45.3%
Cholesterol screening	83.4%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.1%
Under 18	27.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	48.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	54.3%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,850	96.3%
Spanish	9	0.5%
Other Indo-European	9	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,913	99.5%
Born in same state	1,913	99.5%
Born in different state	1,560	81.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	68	3.5%
French	34	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	28	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	17.6%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71340

What city is ZIP code 71340 in?

ZIP code 71340 is primarily assigned to Harrisonburg, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71340 in?

ZIP code 71340 falls within Catahoula County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71340?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71340?

20% of residents in ZIP code 71340 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71340?

The median home value in ZIP code 71340 is $77,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71340?

The median household income in ZIP code 71340 is $34,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71340 in?

ZIP code 71340 observes the CST timezone.