71355 ZIP Code — Moreauville, LA

Avoyelles County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71355 is located in Moreauville, Louisiana, within Avoyelles County. It covers approximately 66.89 square miles and serves a population of 2,140 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71355

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,050. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71355 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

2,140

population

66.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71355 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moreauville	Acceptable
Moreauville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71369 Simmesport (9.2 mi) 71351 Marksville (10.1 mi) 70753 Lettsworth (11.4 mi) 71350 Mansura (12.2 mi) 71362 Plaucheville (13.9 mi) 71327 Cottonport (13.9 mi) 71316 Acme (14.3 mi) 71354 Monterey (16.6 mi) 71333 Evergreen (16.8 mi) 71341 Hessmer (17.9 mi) 71356 Morrow (18.5 mi) 70715 Batchelor (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,140
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	66.89 sq mi
Water area	3.06 sq mi
Latitude	31.0721
Longitude	-91.8584
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	59.9%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,140

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$45,050

Median household income

$24,436

Per capita income

$129,600

Median home value

$595

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

12.8%

Unemployment

1,030

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

119

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

121

35–44

158

153

45–54

198

55–59

60–64

115

65–74

149

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	567	26.5%
18 and over	1,573	73.5%
65 and over	331	15.5%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79%

Black or African American 17.9%

Two or more races 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,692	79%
Black or African American	384	17.9%
Two or more races	43	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
Median income	$45,050

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,600
Median rent / month	$595
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	25.6%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	20.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.7%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.5%
Electricity	41.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	422	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	40	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	90	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	354	39.1%
Households with children under 18	259	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	24.8%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	27.2%
Married	60.2%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	1.2%	11.8%
Divorced	6.9%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 19.1%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	1.9%
Kindergarten	63	12.3%
Elementary school	213	41.4%
High school	155	30.2%
College / grad school	73	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Public administration 15.7%

Construction 13.6%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Professional & management 4.4%

Retail trade 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	30.5%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 27.0%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 50.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.8%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,978	92.4%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,119	99.0%
Born in same state	2,090	97.7%
Born in different state	1,951	91.2%
Foreign born	29	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	21	1.0%
Not a US citizen	9	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	478	22.3%
Italian	47	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	1.2%
German	19	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71355

What city is ZIP code 71355 in?

ZIP code 71355 is primarily assigned to Moreauville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71355 in?

ZIP code 71355 falls within Avoyelles County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71355?

20% of residents in ZIP code 71355 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71355?

The median home value in ZIP code 71355 is $129,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71355?

The median household income in ZIP code 71355 is $45,050, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 71355?

ZIP code 71355 has an estimated population of 2,140 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71355 in?

ZIP code 71355 observes the CST timezone.