71253 ZIP Code — Kilbourne, LA

West Carroll County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71253 is located in Kilbourne, Louisiana, within West Carroll County. It covers approximately 0.97 square miles and serves a population of 367 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71253

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,125. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 68% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71253 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

367

population

0.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kilbourne	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	367
Population density	378 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	0.97 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.9949
Longitude	-91.3169
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	80.0%	60.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	26.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

367

Population

378

People per sq mi

70.2

Median age

$38,125

Median household income

$29,167

Per capita income

Median home value

$624

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

173

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	27	7.4%
18 and over	340	92.6%
65 and over	228	62.1%
Median age	70.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.5%

Two or more races 11.2%

Black or African American 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	321	87.5%
Two or more races	41	11.2%
Black or African American	5	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.0%	60.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	26.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 21.6%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 5.7%

$75k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	21.6%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	5.7%
$75k–$100k	35.6%
$100k–$150k	1.5%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
Median income	$38,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 54.3%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$624
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	0.5%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	39.4%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	69.0%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	43.3%
2 vehicles	19.1%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.0%
Electricity	15.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	118	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	16	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	54	27.8%
Households with children under 18	27	13.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	70.1%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.2%	7.0%
Married	80.9%	68.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	8.0%
Divorced	1.4%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 30.9%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 2.2%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	6	23.1%
High school	6	23.1%
College / grad school	14	53.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 53.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Public administration 10.3%

Construction 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Professional & management 3.1%

Other services 3.1%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	39.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	3.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.4%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 22.2%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.5%
Retirement income	48.5%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	10.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	18.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	78.2%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	12.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	367	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	364	99.2%
Born in same state	364	99.2%
Born in different state	197	53.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.8%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	41	11.2%
Arab	39	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	8.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.9%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71253

What city is ZIP code 71253 in?

ZIP code 71253 is primarily assigned to Kilbourne, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71253 in?

ZIP code 71253 falls within West Carroll County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71253 have an older population?

62% of residents in ZIP code 71253 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71253 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 71253 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71253?

6% 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 71253?

20% of residents in ZIP code 71253 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 71253 in?

ZIP code 71253 observes the CST timezone.