71466 ZIP Code — Otis, LA

Rapides County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71466 is located in Otis, Louisiana, within Rapides County. It covers approximately 8.17 square miles and serves a population of 421 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71466

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,700.

Median household income is $46,379. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71466 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

421

population

8.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71466 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71466

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71466. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Otis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71424 Elmer (6.4 mi) 71409 Boyce (8.5 mi) 71438 Hineston (9.4 mi) 71447 Lena (12.9 mi) 71303 Alexandria (14.3 mi) 71485 Woodworth (15 mi) 71433 Glenmora (16.3 mi) 71301 Alexandria (17.4 mi) 71430 Forest Hill (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	421
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	8.17 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.2275
Longitude	-92.7673
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	45.9%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	54.1%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

421

Population

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$46,379

Median household income

$18,707

Per capita income

$152,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

265

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	26.6%
18 and over	309	73.4%
65 and over	148	35.2%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.8%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	420	99.8%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	54.1%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 35.3%

$35k–$50k 26.6%

$50k–$75k 28.0%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	35.3%
$35k–$50k	26.6%
$50k–$75k	28.0%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
Median income	$46,379

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 35.3%

$150k–$200k 43.1%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	44.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	55.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.7%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	74.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	70.9%
4 bedrooms	29.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	58	26.6%
Households with children under 18	83	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	51.8%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	33.9%
Married	84.4%	31.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	15.6%	34.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 28.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 56.5%

Some college, no degree 6.6%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	19	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 47.2%

Transportation & utilities 20.3%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	47.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	38.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.0%
Government	35.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 57.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.8%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	28.9%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	24.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	52.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	328	77.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	421	100.0%
Born in same state	421	100.0%
Born in different state	421	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	151	35.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.8%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71466

What city is ZIP code 71466 in?

ZIP code 71466 is primarily assigned to Otis, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71466 in?

ZIP code 71466 falls within Rapides County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71466 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 71466 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71466 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 71466 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71466 have a large veteran population?

25% of civilians in ZIP code 71466 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71466?

19% of residents in ZIP code 71466 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 71466 in?

ZIP code 71466 observes the CST timezone.