71447 ZIP Code — Lena, LA

Rapides County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71447 is located in Lena, Louisiana, within Rapides County. It covers approximately 138.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,071 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71447

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($41,719) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71447 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,071
population
138.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71447 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71447

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Lena Acceptable
Lena Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
71416 Cloutierville (10 mi) 71409 Boyce (10.8 mi) 71417 Colfax (12.4 mi) 71466 Otis (12.9 mi) 71468 Provencal (16.6 mi) 71424 Elmer (17.8 mi) 71456 Natchez (18.2 mi) 71303 Alexandria (18.8 mi) 71454 Montgomery (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,071
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 079
Geography
Land area 138.98 sq mi
Water area 10.48 sq mi
Latitude 31.4110
Longitude -92.8111
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 78.8% 52.1% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 10.3% 26.6% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 10.3% 17.6% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.6% 3.7% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,071
Population
8
People per sq mi
44.2
Median age
$41,719
Median household income
$26,198
Per capita income
$111,700
Median home value
$843
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
594
Housing units
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
2
Under 5
2
29
5–9
32
67
10–14
72
33
15–19
35
17
20–24
18
46
25–34
50
67
35–44
72
33
45–54
35
34
55–59
36
35
60–64
38
77
65–74
83
70
75–84
76
6
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826825.0%
18 and over80375.0%
65 and over31829.7%
Median age44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.1%
Two or more races 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White88279.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native11210.1%
Two or more races726.5%
Hispanic or Latino413.7%
Other race50.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 78.8% 52.1% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 10.3% 26.6% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 10.3% 17.6% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.6% 3.7% 4.7%
Under $10k 2.7%
$10k–$15k 3.0%
$15k–$25k 10.6%
$25k–$35k 25.9%
$35k–$50k 14.8%
$50k–$75k 16.0%
$75k–$100k 0.7%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 10.6%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.7%
$10k–$15k3.0%
$15k–$25k10.6%
$25k–$35k25.9%
$35k–$50k14.8%
$50k–$75k16.0%
$75k–$100k0.7%
$100k–$150k12.3%
$150k–$200k10.6%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$41,719

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.5%
$50k–$100k 15.7%
$100k–$150k 17.2%
$150k–$200k 14.4%
$200k–$300k 11.6%
$300k–$500k 0.9%
$500k–$1M 10.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$111,700
Median rent / month$843
Owner occupied78.8%
Renter occupied21.2%
Vacant40.4%
Single-family detached59.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes39.7%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.82

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201914.3%
2000–200920.9%
1990–199920.3%
1980–19896.5%
1970–197913.8%
1960–19696.9%
1950–19597.9%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier6.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom1.3%
2 bedrooms22.4%
3 bedrooms45.1%
4 bedrooms12.1%
5+ bedrooms17.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.4%
1 vehicle14.6%
2 vehicles56.0%
3 or more21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.4%
Electricity64.7%
Propane / LP gas28.9%
Wood1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family25162.0%
Cohabiting couple20.5%
Male householder, no spouse5814.3%
Female householder, no spouse9423.2%
Households with children under 1810124.9%
Households with seniors (65+)19347.7%
Average household size2.64

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.2%16.1%
Married60.0%56.9%
Separated0.9%4.8%
Widowed0.5%19.6%
Divorced10.4%2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%
Some HS, no diploma 7.7%
HS graduate 43.8%
Some college, no degree 21.5%
Associate's degree 4.7%
Bachelor's degree 10.7%
Graduate / professional 2.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.4%
Bachelor's or higher13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school17168.4%
High school6827.2%
College / grad school114.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%
Construction 13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%
Manufacturing 12.1%
Professional & management 8.2%
Retail trade 6.6%
Finance & real estate 6.6%
Transportation & utilities 6.3%
Agriculture & mining 5.5%
Public administration 2.9%
Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.3%
Service9.2%
Sales & office30.1%
Natural resources & construction10.0%
Production & transportation25.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.5%
Government14.2%
Self-employed5.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.2%
Carpool11.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.3%
Work from home0.8%
Other means2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)30.0

Poverty

All people 6.7%
Under 18 years 2.2%
18 and over 8.2%
Married-couple families 2.8%
Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security49.1%
Retirement income23.5%
Supplemental Security12.3%
Cash public assistance2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP17.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.8%
High blood pressure41.5%
High cholesterol37.8%
Diabetes14.9%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis28.7%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease9.2%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.0%
Binge drinking17.9%
No physical activity32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.2%
Depression26.2%
Fair or poor health20.7%
Poor mental health17.6%
Poor physical health13.9%
No health insurance14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.9%
Visited dentist56.3%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss19.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans50.6%
Disability%
Any disability21.3%
Under 181.1%
18–64 years14.8%
65 and over48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.9%
Public insurance46.3%
No insurance3.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,06799.6%
Spanish90.8%
Other Indo-European90.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,06499.3%
Born in same state1,04997.9%
Born in different state90384.3%
Foreign born151.4%
Naturalized citizen70.7%
Not a US citizen571.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab19718.4%
French1069.9%
AncestryCount%
Italian686.3%
German20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.8%
Internet access90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71447

What city is ZIP code 71447 in?

ZIP code 71447 is primarily assigned to Lena, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71447 in?

ZIP code 71447 falls within Rapides County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71447 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 71447 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71447 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 71447 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71447?

13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 71447?

The median home value in ZIP code 71447 is $111,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 71447 in?

ZIP code 71447 observes the CST timezone.

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