71254 ZIP Code — Lake Providence, LA

East Carroll County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71254 is located in Lake Providence, Louisiana, within East Carroll County. It covers approximately 278.07 square miles and serves a population of 6,772 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71254

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 $68,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

The gap between median ($29,008) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (20%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71254 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.

6,772

population

278.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71254 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71254

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake Providence	Acceptable
Lake Providence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71263 Oak Grove (12.7 mi) 71286 Transylvania (12.7 mi) 38744 Glen Allan (15.6 mi) 39159 Rolling Fork (16.2 mi) 38731 Chatham (16.3 mi) 39054 Cary (18.8 mi) 71266 Pioneer (19.3 mi) 71276 Sondheimer (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,772
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	278.07 sq mi
Water area	18.01 sq mi
Latitude	32.8504
Longitude	-91.2163
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.2%	69.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	18.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	10.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,772

Population

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$29,008

Median household income

$18,680

Per capita income

$68,300

Median home value

$724

Median monthly rent

57.0%

Home ownership

43.2%

Poverty rate

13.2%

Unemployment

2,043

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

136

Under 5

103

177

5–9

134

436

10–14

329

278

15–19

211

297

20–24

225

665

25–34

503

440

35–44

332

398

45–54

301

235

55–59

177

200

60–64

152

333

65–74

252

174

75–84

131

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,607	23.7%
18 and over	5,165	76.3%
65 and over	1,043	15.4%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 69.4%

White 23.1%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,794	69.4%
White	1,597	23.1%
Two or more races	252	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	137	2%
Other race	79	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	50	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.2%	69.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	18.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	10.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 22.3%

$10k–$15k 11.1%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	22.3%
$10k–$15k	11.1%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$29,008

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.3%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,300
Median rent / month	$724
Owner occupied	57.0%
Renter occupied	43.0%
Vacant	28.7%
Single-family detached	66.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	35.8%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.8%
1 vehicle	43.4%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.6%
Electricity	45.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	636	30.3%
Cohabiting couple	41	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	432	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	991	47.2%
Households with children under 18	846	40.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	858	40.9%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.4%	52.1%
Married	25.7%	30.2%
Separated	1.9%	3.0%
Widowed	3.5%	9.5%
Divorced	10.4%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 26.6%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	72	4.5%
Elementary school	833	52.4%
High school	474	29.8%
College / grad school	212	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Public administration 22.3%

Professional & management 7.4%

Retail trade 7.3%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	39.1%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.9%
Government	30.8%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.0

Poverty

All people 43.2%

Under 18 years 63.7%

18 and over 33.2%

Married-couple families 13.5%

Female-led households 55.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	14.1%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.5%
High blood pressure	48.8%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	19.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.5%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	43.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.7%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	32.3%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	23.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	38.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	31.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	205	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.2%
Public insurance	76.0%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,533	96.5%
Spanish	14	0.2%
Other Indo-European	14	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,756	99.8%
Born in same state	6,749	99.7%
Born in different state	5,471	80.8%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.2%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	445	6.6%
Italian	260	3.8%
French	252	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.2%
German	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.0%
Internet access	79.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71254

What city is ZIP code 71254 in?

ZIP code 71254 is primarily assigned to Lake Providence, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71254 in?

ZIP code 71254 falls within East Carroll County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71254?

43% of residents in ZIP code 71254 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71254?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71254?

Health data for ZIP code 71254 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 71254 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 71254 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71254 in?

ZIP code 71254 observes the CST timezone.