71260 ZIP Code — Marion, LA

Union County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71260 is located in Marion, Louisiana, within Union County. It covers approximately 287.63 square miles and serves a population of 2,931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71260

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 $103,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $30,983. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 71260 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,931

population

287.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71260 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71260

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion	Acceptable
Marion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71241 Farmerville (7.6 mi) 71747 Huttig (13 mi) 71234 Downsville (16.2 mi) 71277 Spearsville (17.3 mi) 71280 Sterlington (17.6 mi) 71765 Strong (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,931
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	287.63 sq mi
Water area	2.17 sq mi
Latitude	32.8794
Longitude	-92.2641
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	66.9%	52.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	14.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,931

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$30,983

Median household income

$21,653

Per capita income

$103,900

Median home value

$469

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

40.0%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

1,388

Housing units

23.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

5–9

143

10–14

161

15–19

20–24

181

25–34

203

182

35–44

205

153

45–54

172

105

55–59

118

102

60–64

115

146

65–74

164

139

75–84

157

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	709	24.2%
18 and over	2,222	75.8%
65 and over	621	21.2%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.6%

Black or African American 18.5%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,335	79.6%
Black or African American	543	18.5%
Two or more races	53	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.9%	52.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	14.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 16.5%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 16.0%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.5%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	16.0%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$30,983

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.7%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,900
Median rent / month	$469
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	54.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	38.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	21.0%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.8%
Electricity	65.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	508	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	39	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	171	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	458	38.9%
Households with children under 18	299	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	488	41.5%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	26.0%
Married	50.2%	38.7%
Separated	1.2%	11.6%
Widowed	2.5%	12.6%
Divorced	13.8%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	3.2%
Elementary school	330	61.8%
High school	180	33.7%
College / grad school	7	1.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Construction 13.5%

Retail trade 12.3%

Information 8.9%

Professional & management 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Other services 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Public administration 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	21.3%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	18.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	0.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 40.0%

Under 18 years 67.7%

18 and over 31.2%

Married-couple families 15.6%

Female-led households 69.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.4%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	27.5%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.0%
Public insurance	74.3%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,734	93.3%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,929	99.9%
Born in same state	2,906	99.1%
Born in different state	2,617	89.3%
Foreign born	23	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	243	8.3%
Arab	191	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	151	5.2%
English	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71260

What city is ZIP code 71260 in?

ZIP code 71260 is primarily assigned to Marion, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71260 in?

ZIP code 71260 falls within Union County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71260?

40% of residents in ZIP code 71260 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71260 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 71260 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71260 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 71260 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71260?

The median home value in ZIP code 71260 is $103,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 71260 in?

ZIP code 71260 observes the CST timezone.