71263 ZIP Code — Oak Grove, LA

West Carroll County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71263 is located in Oak Grove, Louisiana, within West Carroll County. It covers approximately 196.74 square miles and serves a population of 6,443 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71263

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,576. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71263 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.

6,443

population

196.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oak Grove	Acceptable
Oak Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71250 Jones (9.8 mi) 71254 Lake Providence (12.7 mi) 71266 Pioneer (13 mi) 71261 Mer Rouge (14.4 mi) 71223 Bonita (14.9 mi) 71676 Wilmot (15.9 mi) 71286 Transylvania (18.5 mi) 71661 Parkdale (18.7 mi) 71237 Epps (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,443
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	196.74 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	32.8732
Longitude	-91.4334
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	60.4%	60.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,443

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$41,576

Median household income

$27,332

Per capita income

$97,400

Median home value

$607

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

2,635

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

167

Under 5

172

202

5–9

207

219

10–14

224

137

15–19

141

189

20–24

194

340

25–34

348

386

35–44

395

416

45–54

426

293

55–59

301

218

60–64

224

365

65–74

375

173

75–84

177

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,380	21.4%
18 and over	5,063	78.6%
65 and over	1,244	19.3%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.7%

Black or African American 14.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,401	83.7%
Black or African American	929	14.4%
Two or more races	100	1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.1%
Other race	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.4%	60.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$41,576

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,400
Median rent / month	$607
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	27.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	20.5%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	45.5%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.3%
Electricity	65.2%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,197	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	140	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	423	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	873	33.2%
Households with children under 18	682	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	899	34.1%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	18.8%
Married	55.0%	47.1%
Separated	0.9%	1.2%
Widowed	3.3%	20.1%
Divorced	14.6%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	7.3%
Kindergarten	8	0.7%
Elementary school	729	60.8%
High school	236	19.7%
College / grad school	138	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Construction 14.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Retail trade 8.2%

Public administration 7.3%

Professional & management 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Other services 5.5%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 28.7%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 21.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	288	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,104	94.7%
Spanish	8	0.1%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,353	98.6%
Born in same state	6,352	98.6%
Born in different state	4,664	72.4%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	90	1.4%
Not a US citizen	81	90.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,370	21.3%
French	608	9.4%
Arab	541	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	0.6%
German	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71263

What city is ZIP code 71263 in?

ZIP code 71263 is primarily assigned to Oak Grove, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71263 in?

ZIP code 71263 falls within West Carroll County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71263?

20% of residents in ZIP code 71263 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71263?

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 71263 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 71263 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71263?

The median home value in ZIP code 71263 is $97,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 71263 in?

ZIP code 71263 observes the CST timezone.