71256 ZIP Code — Lillie, LA

Union County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71256 is located in Lillie, Louisiana, within Union County. It covers approximately 52.44 square miles and serves a population of 641 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71256

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $45,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,094. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

641
population
52.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71256 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Lillie Acceptable
Lillie Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
71079 Summerfield (7.2 mi) 71277 Spearsville (8.2 mi) 71222 Bernice (8.8 mi) 71749 Junction City (11.3 mi) 71048 Lisbon (11.9 mi) 71730 El Dorado (17 mi) 71235 Dubach (18.7 mi) 71040 Homer (20 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 641
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 111
Geography
Land area 52.44 sq mi
Water area 2.16 sq mi
Latitude 32.9508
Longitude -92.6954
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 63.3% 52.9% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 18.9% 29.1% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 8.4% 14.3% 18.3%
Over $200k 9.4% 3.6% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

641
Population
12
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$41,094
Median household income
$26,710
Per capita income
$45,500
Median home value
$504
Median monthly rent
79.8%
Home ownership
38.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
247
Housing units
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
33
Under 5
33
40
5–9
40
49
10–14
50
9
15–19
9
2
20–24
3
16
25–34
17
28
35–44
29
21
45–54
21
51
55–59
51
37
60–64
38
17
65–74
17
13
75–84
14
1
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826341.0%
18 and over37859.0%
65 and over6410.0%
Median age37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 63.6%
White 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Other race 1.2%
GroupCount%
Black or African American41363.6%
White22033.9%
Hispanic or Latino81.2%
Other race81.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.3% 52.9% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 18.9% 29.1% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 8.4% 14.3% 18.3%
Over $200k 9.4% 3.6% 4.7%
Under $10k 21.8%
$10k–$15k 7.4%
$15k–$25k 8.6%
$25k–$35k 7.8%
$35k–$50k 21.0%
$50k–$75k 5.3%
$75k–$100k 2.1%
$100k–$150k 12.8%
$150k–$200k 6.6%
$200k+ 6.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k21.8%
$10k–$15k7.4%
$15k–$25k8.6%
$25k–$35k7.8%
$35k–$50k21.0%
$50k–$75k5.3%
$75k–$100k2.1%
$100k–$150k12.8%
$150k–$200k6.6%
$200k+6.6%
Median income$41,094

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 55.2%
$50k–$100k 31.4%
$100k–$150k 5.7%
$150k–$200k 6.7%
$300k–$500k 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$45,500
Median rent / month$504
Owner occupied79.8%
Renter occupied20.2%
Vacant17.9%
Single-family detached30.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes54.1%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.34

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.1%
2000–20093.4%
1990–199926.7%
1980–198937.2%
1970–19794.7%
1960–19693.0%
1950–195915.5%
1940–19491.4%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.7%
1 bedroom1.4%
2 bedrooms38.5%
3 bedrooms53.7%
4 bedrooms2.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.9%
1 vehicle21.8%
2 vehicles53.9%
3 or more19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas12.8%
Electricity57.2%
Propane / LP gas29.2%
Wood0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9137.4%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse7330.0%
Female householder, no spouse7932.5%
Households with children under 186024.7%
Households with seniors (65+)4016.5%
Average household size2.64

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married13.9%17.6%
Married52.9%67.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed5.3%3.2%
Divorced27.9%11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 7.5%
HS graduate 59.0%
Some college, no degree 15.0%
Associate's degree 4.0%
Bachelor's degree 12.9%
Graduate / professional 0.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.2%
Bachelor's or higher13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool116.1%
Kindergarten2011.2%
Elementary school12871.5%
High school1810.1%
College / grad school21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%
Retail trade 22.7%
Manufacturing 22.2%
Professional & management 11.8%
Transportation & utilities 6.9%
Finance & real estate 4.4%
Construction 3.0%
Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.6%
Service29.1%
Sales & office9.9%
Natural resources & construction7.9%
Production & transportation26.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector95.6%
Government3.0%
Self-employed1.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.2%
Carpool9.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means4.4%
Avg commute (minutes)38.2

Poverty

All people 38.8%
Under 18 years 61.2%
18 and over 23.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 65.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.0%
Retirement income18.1%
Supplemental Security5.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP30.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.3%
High blood pressure44.0%
High cholesterol36.9%
Diabetes15.4%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis28.3%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease8.8%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.9%
Binge drinking17.0%
No physical activity34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.0%
Depression24.0%
Fair or poor health22.1%
Poor mental health17.8%
Poor physical health13.8%
No health insurance16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.9%
Visited dentist52.5%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss20.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans246.3%
Disability%
Any disability7.3%
Under 182.7%
18–64 years9.9%
65 and over14.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.5%
Public insurance44.6%
No insurance10.9%
Uninsured under 1914.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only57589.7%
Spanish101.7%
Other Indo-European81.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)63398.8%
Born in same state62297.0%
Born in different state38459.9%
Foreign born111.7%
Naturalized citizen81.2%
Not a US citizen450.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab152.3%
French132%
AncestryCount%
Italian60.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.9%
Internet access73.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71256

What city is ZIP code 71256 in?

ZIP code 71256 is primarily assigned to Lillie, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71256 in?

ZIP code 71256 falls within Union County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71256 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 71256 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71256?

39% of residents in ZIP code 71256 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71256?

13% 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 71256 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 71256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71256 in?

ZIP code 71256 observes the CST timezone.

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