71356 ZIP Code — Morrow, LA

Saint Landry County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71356 is located in Morrow, Louisiana, within Saint Landry County. It covers approximately 19.64 square miles and serves a population of 539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71356

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $25,625.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71356 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

539
population
19.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71356 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71356

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71356. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Morrow Acceptable
Morrow Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
71333 Evergreen (5.1 mi) 71322 Bunkie (6.8 mi) 71362 Plaucheville (7.1 mi) 71327 Cottonport (8.3 mi) 70589 Washington (9.5 mi) 71369 Simmesport (11.4 mi) 71358 Palmetto (13.7 mi) 71350 Mansura (15.2 mi) 71367 Saint Landry (16.6 mi) 71341 Hessmer (16.9 mi) 71353 Melville (17.9 mi) 71355 Moreauville (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 539
Population density 27 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 097
Geography
Land area 19.64 sq mi
Water area 0.09 sq mi
Latitude 30.8472
Longitude -92.0286
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 88.8% 58.1% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 3.6% 25.2% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 7.6% 14.7% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.9% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

539
Population
27
People per sq mi
35.0
Median age
$25,625
Median household income
$13,543
Per capita income
$130,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
84.2%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
149
Housing units
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
7
17
5–9
7
33
10–14
15
40
15–19
18
10
20–24
5
70
25–34
31
58
35–44
25
15
45–54
6
17
55–59
8
33
60–64
14
63
65–74
27
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810719.9%
18 and over43280.1%
65 and over9317.3%
Median age35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.3%
Black or African American 27.5%
Two or more races 23%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
GroupCount%
White24943.3%
Black or African American15827.5%
Two or more races13223%
Hispanic or Latino366.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 88.8% 58.1% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 3.6% 25.2% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 7.6% 14.7% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.9% 4.7%
Under $10k 15.8%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 27.1%
$25k–$35k 12.4%
$35k–$50k 15.3%
$75k–$100k 25.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k15.8%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k27.1%
$25k–$35k12.4%
$35k–$50k15.3%
$75k–$100k25.4%
Median income$25,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%
$50k–$100k 42.3%
$100k–$150k 14.8%
$150k–$200k 8.1%
$200k–$300k 30.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$130,100
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied84.2%
Renter occupied15.8%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached93.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)3.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199913.6%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197917.5%
1960–19690.0%
1950–195915.3%
1940–194913.6%
1939 or earlier40.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms4.0%
3 bedrooms68.9%
4 bedrooms27.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle26.0%
1 vehicle19.8%
2 vehicles20.3%
3 or more33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas13.6%
Electricity74.0%
Propane / LP gas12.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8749.2%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse8145.8%
Female householder, no spouse95.1%
Households with children under 184525.4%
Households with seniors (65+)7039.5%
Average household size3.05

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married70.7%0.0%
Married23.1%90.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced6.3%9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 30.5%
HS graduate 26.8%
Some college, no degree 27.3%
Associate's degree 1.1%
Bachelor's degree 14.3%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher69.5%
Bachelor's or higher14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten2415.2%
Elementary school4830.4%
High school117.0%
College / grad school7547.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 42.9%
Finance & real estate 30.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%
Other services 13.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts13.2%
Service0.0%
Sales & office30.8%
Natural resources & construction56.0%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector100.0%
Government0.0%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 16.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 19.0%
Married-couple families 27.6%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security19.2%
Retirement income25.4%
Supplemental Security19.2%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP5.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.5%
High blood pressure49.7%
High cholesterol41.4%
Diabetes18.6%
Heart disease10.2%
Stroke6.0%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis32.9%
Kidney disease4.8%
Pulmonary disease11.6%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.2%
Binge drinking15.8%
No physical activity39.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.9%
Depression24.7%
Fair or poor health28.0%
Poor mental health18.0%
Poor physical health16.9%
No health insurance19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.7%
Visited dentist49.4%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss24.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans368.3%
Disability%
Any disability21.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years33.9%
65 and over3.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.9%
Public insurance38.4%
No insurance11.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only51595.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)50393.3%
Born in same state50393.3%
Born in different state40975.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen366.7%
Not a US citizen36100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French458.3%
AncestryCount%
German91.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.8%
Internet access74.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71356

What city is ZIP code 71356 in?

ZIP code 71356 is primarily assigned to Morrow, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71356 in?

ZIP code 71356 falls within Saint Landry County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71356?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 71356 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 71356 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71356?

17% of residents in ZIP code 71356 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71356?

The median household income in ZIP code 71356 is $25,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71356 in?

ZIP code 71356 observes the CST timezone.

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