71341 ZIP Code — Hessmer, LA

Avoyelles County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71341 is located in Hessmer, Louisiana, within Avoyelles County. It covers approximately 26.35 square miles and serves a population of 2,990 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71341

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $47,332. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71341 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,990

population

26.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71341 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71341

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71341. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hessmer	Acceptable
Hessmer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71350 Mansura (5.7 mi) 71327 Cottonport (9.2 mi) 71325 Cheneyville (9.6 mi) 71333 Evergreen (11.8 mi) 71346 Lecompte (12.4 mi) 71322 Bunkie (13 mi) 71351 Marksville (14.1 mi) 71323 Center Point (14.1 mi) 71331 Effie (14.8 mi) 71302 Alexandria (15 mi) 71367 Saint Landry (15.8 mi) 71356 Morrow (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,990
Population density	113 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	26.35 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	31.0645
Longitude	-92.1607
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	53.7%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,990

Population

113

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$47,332

Median household income

$22,797

Per capita income

$127,900

Median home value

$964

Median monthly rent

67.0%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

877

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

126

5–9

184

10–14

172

15–19

125

20–24

117

202

25–34

189

158

35–44

148

163

45–54

153

151

55–59

142

60–64

125

65–74

118

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	855	28.6%
18 and over	2,135	71.4%
65 and over	446	14.9%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.1%

Black or African American 17.8%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,257	74.1%
Black or African American	542	17.8%
Two or more races	119	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	56	1.8%
Other race	44	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.8%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 25.6%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	25.6%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$47,332

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 28.5%

$100k–$150k 33.7%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,900
Median rent / month	$964
Owner occupied	67.0%
Renter occupied	33.0%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	51.8%
3 or more	17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.4%
Electricity	57.0%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	461	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	98	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	124	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	312	31.4%
Households with children under 18	312	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	28.0%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	23.9%
Married	46.5%	41.2%
Separated	7.0%	5.5%
Widowed	2.5%	8.8%
Divorced	22.5%	20.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 35.5%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	4.9%
Kindergarten	18	2.1%
Elementary school	514	61.0%
High school	62	7.4%
College / grad school	208	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Retail trade 17.9%

Public administration 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Information 7.1%

Construction 6.7%

Other services 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Professional & management 0.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.7%
Service	31.4%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.6

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 23.6%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	14.4%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	20.2%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.5%
Public insurance	57.9%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,730	91.3%
Spanish	56	2.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	53	1.9%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,977	99.6%
Born in same state	2,977	99.6%
Born in different state	2,684	89.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.4%
Not a US citizen	12	92.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	377	12.6%
French	96	3.2%
Arab	57	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	1.4%
German	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71341

What city is ZIP code 71341 in?

ZIP code 71341 is primarily assigned to Hessmer, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71341 in?

ZIP code 71341 falls within Avoyelles County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71341?

11% 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 71341?

18% of residents in ZIP code 71341 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71341 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 71341 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71341?

The median home value in ZIP code 71341 is $127,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 71341 in?

ZIP code 71341 observes the CST timezone.