71346 ZIP Code — Lecompte, LA

Rapides County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71346 is located in Lecompte, Louisiana, within Rapides County. It covers approximately 91.76 square miles and serves a population of 2,360 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71346

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,984. 49% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 71346 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,360

population

91.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71346 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71346

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71346. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lecompte	Acceptable
Lecompte	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71325 Cheneyville (6.1 mi) 71302 Alexandria (6.8 mi) 71430 Forest Hill (9.5 mi) 71485 Woodworth (10.3 mi) 71301 Alexandria (12 mi) 71341 Hessmer (12.4 mi) 71360 Pineville (12.5 mi) 71323 Center Point (14.4 mi) 71359 Pineville (15.2 mi) 71303 Alexandria (15.4 mi) 71367 Saint Landry (16.7 mi) 71433 Glenmora (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,360
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	91.76 sq mi
Water area	3.04 sq mi
Latitude	31.1109
Longitude	-92.3627
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	54.0%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.4%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,360

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$43,984

Median household income

$28,256

Per capita income

$165,800

Median home value

$676

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,116

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

147

25–34

136

107

35–44

254

45–54

234

55–59

60–64

145

65–74

134

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	368	15.6%
18 and over	1,992	84.4%
65 and over	483	20.5%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.9%

Black or African American 22.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 3.2%

Two or more races 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,679	68.9%
Black or African American	555	22.8%
Hispanic or Latino	78	3.2%
Other race	78	3.2%
Two or more races	39	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.4%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 20.2%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	20.2%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$43,984

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,800
Median rent / month	$676
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.1%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	42.2%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.5%
Electricity	67.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	449	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	19	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	211	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	337	33.2%
Households with children under 18	175	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	434	42.7%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	22.6%
Married	44.5%	39.6%
Separated	4.6%	4.4%
Widowed	0.8%	13.9%
Divorced	12.7%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 20.9%

Some college, no degree 30.0%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	1.5%
Elementary school	234	50.8%
High school	78	16.9%
College / grad school	142	30.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.9%

Retail trade 15.8%

Public administration 10.5%

Construction 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Professional & management 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	31.8%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	30.0%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 45.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.6%
Retirement income	39.3%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.2%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	236	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.8%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	32.5%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,291	97.1%
Spanish	30	1.3%
Other Indo-European	30	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,321	98.3%
Born in same state	2,269	96.1%
Born in different state	1,973	83.6%
Foreign born	52	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	39	1.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	371	15.7%
Italian	159	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	97	4.1%
French	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71346

What city is ZIP code 71346 in?

ZIP code 71346 is primarily assigned to Lecompte, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71346 in?

ZIP code 71346 falls within Rapides County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71346 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 71346 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71346 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 71346 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71346?

Health data for ZIP code 71346 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71346?

The median home value in ZIP code 71346 is $165,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 71346 in?

ZIP code 71346 observes the CST timezone.