71049 ZIP Code — Logansport, LA

De Soto County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71049 is located in Logansport, Louisiana, within De Soto County. It covers approximately 93.52 square miles and serves a population of 3,614 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71049

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 $86,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $44,500. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 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 smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71049 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.

3,614

population

93.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Logansport	Acceptable
Logansport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75954 Joaquin (8.5 mi) 71046 Keatchie (10.5 mi) 71032 Grand Cane (12.2 mi) 71030 Gloster (14.5 mi) 75643 Gary (15.1 mi) 71052 Mansfield (17.7 mi) 75974 Tenaha (18.5 mi) 71078 Stonewall (19.8 mi) 71419 Converse (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,614
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	93.52 sq mi
Water area	3.15 sq mi
Latitude	32.0119
Longitude	-93.9544
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	42.4%	53.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	26.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	16.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.6%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,614

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$44,500

Median household income

$24,963

Per capita income

$86,600

Median home value

$450

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,382

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

187

Under 5

195

156

5–9

164

106

10–14

111

104

15–19

109

20–24

215

25–34

225

173

35–44

181

161

45–54

168

133

55–59

139

103

60–64

108

231

65–74

243

108

75–84

114

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,073	29.7%
18 and over	2,541	70.3%
65 and over	752	20.8%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.1%

Black or African American 23.2%

Two or more races 5.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,576	71.1%
Black or African American	839	23.2%
Two or more races	190	5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.4%	53.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	26.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	16.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.6%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 17.8%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	17.8%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$44,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.4%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,600
Median rent / month	$450
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	56.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	31.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.3%
Electricity	77.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	650	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	66	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	227	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	437	31.7%
Households with children under 18	392	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	544	39.4%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	24.8%
Married	55.4%	46.8%
Separated	0.0%	4.2%
Widowed	0.4%	12.3%
Divorced	19.1%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 17.6%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	4.6%
Kindergarten	73	8.2%
Elementary school	458	51.3%
High school	203	22.8%
College / grad school	117	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Retail trade 16.1%

Agriculture & mining 11.1%

Construction 10.8%

Other services 9.6%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Public administration 6.8%

Professional & management 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 45.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	14.3%
Supplemental Security	20.4%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	58.0%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,232	89.4%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,607	99.8%
Born in same state	3,564	98.6%
Born in different state	2,495	69.0%
Foreign born	43	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	28.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	627	17.3%
French	442	12.2%
Arab	317	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	198	5.5%
Polish	19	0.5%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71049

What city is ZIP code 71049 in?

ZIP code 71049 is primarily assigned to Logansport, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71049 in?

ZIP code 71049 falls within De Soto County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71049?

12% 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 71049?

20% of residents in ZIP code 71049 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71049 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 71049 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71049?

The median home value in ZIP code 71049 is $86,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 71049 in?

ZIP code 71049 observes the CST timezone.