71040 ZIP Code — Homer, LA

Claiborne County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71040 is located in Homer, Louisiana, within Claiborne County. It covers approximately 293.15 square miles and serves a population of 7,996 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71040

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 $72,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $30,813. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (18%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71040 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.

7,996

population

293.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71040 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71040

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Homer	Acceptable
Homer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71038 Haynesville (7 mi) 71048 Lisbon (8 mi) 71003 Athens (10 mi) 71079 Summerfield (14.1 mi) 71001 Arcadia (14.2 mi) 71235 Dubach (18 mi) 71222 Bernice (18.6 mi) 71055 Minden (18.9 mi) 71256 Lillie (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,996
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	293.15 sq mi
Water area	9.34 sq mi
Latitude	32.7772
Longitude	-92.9703
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	76.6%	75.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	16.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	7.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,996

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$30,813

Median household income

$17,539

Per capita income

$72,500

Median home value

$657

Median monthly rent

67.6%

Home ownership

36.8%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

2,646

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

162

Under 5

111

283

5–9

194

283

10–14

194

266

15–19

182

236

20–24

162

734

25–34

505

822

35–44

565

568

45–54

390

294

55–59

202

269

60–64

185

549

65–74

377

225

75–84

155

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,424	17.8%
18 and over	6,572	82.2%
65 and over	1,389	17.4%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 56%

White 38%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,589	56%
White	3,113	38%
Two or more races	252	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	194	2.4%
Other race	21	0.3%
Asian	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.6%	75.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	16.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	7.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 14.3%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	14.3%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$30,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.1%

$50k–$100k 31.7%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,500
Median rent / month	$657
Owner occupied	67.6%
Renter occupied	32.4%
Vacant	30.1%
Single-family detached	61.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	29.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	28.0%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.0%
1 vehicle	44.0%
2 vehicles	26.4%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.2%
Electricity	49.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	817	34.2%
Cohabiting couple	180	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	448	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	947	39.6%
Households with children under 18	657	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	887	37.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.4%	45.4%
Married	26.1%	32.6%
Separated	2.3%	1.1%
Widowed	2.3%	12.1%
Divorced	11.9%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 17.6%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	83	5.5%
Kindergarten	35	2.3%
Elementary school	786	51.9%
High school	351	23.2%
College / grad school	259	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Public administration 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Retail trade 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Professional & management 5.5%

Construction 5.2%

Other services 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	33.6%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 36.8%

Under 18 years 57.9%

18 and over 30.5%

Married-couple families 14.6%

Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	23.1%
Cash public assistance	10.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.6%
High blood pressure	47.7%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	18.3%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.2%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	39.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.8%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	29.0%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	42.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	29.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	347	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	56.0%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,723	96.6%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,904	98.8%
Born in same state	7,829	97.9%
Born in different state	6,665	83.4%
Foreign born	75	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	92	1.2%
Not a US citizen	79	85.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,862	35.8%
French	315	3.9%
Italian	180	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	17	0.2%
English	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71040

What city is ZIP code 71040 in?

ZIP code 71040 is primarily assigned to Homer, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71040 in?

ZIP code 71040 falls within Claiborne County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71040?

37% of residents in ZIP code 71040 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71040?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71040 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 71040 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71040?

Health data for ZIP code 71040 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71040 in?

ZIP code 71040 observes the CST timezone.