71063 ZIP Code — Pelican, LA

De Soto County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71063 is located in Pelican, Louisiana, within De Soto County. It covers approximately 110.02 square miles and serves a population of 575 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71063

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $72,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,563. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71063 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

575

population

110.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71063 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71063

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71063. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pelican	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71065 Pleasant Hill (8 mi) 71052 Mansfield (10.2 mi) 71450 Marthaville (11 mi) 71406 Belmont (13.3 mi) 71019 Coushatta (13.9 mi) 71419 Converse (14.5 mi) 71032 Grand Cane (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	575
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	110.02 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	31.9106
Longitude	-93.5350
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	58.4%	53.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	26.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	16.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

575

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$41,563

Median household income

$26,302

Per capita income

$72,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

40.2%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

254

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	16.2%
18 and over	482	83.8%
65 and over	80	13.9%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67%

Black or African American 33%

Group	Count	%
White	385	67%
Black or African American	190	33%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	53.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	26.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	16.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.0%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 25.4%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	25.4%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$41,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.7%

$50k–$100k 37.8%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	50.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.2%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	67.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.5%
Electricity	43.5%
Propane / LP gas	40.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	26.5%
Cohabiting couple	37	14.2%
Male householder, no spouse	50	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	104	40.0%
Households with children under 18	61	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	26.2%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.2%	24.5%
Married	27.3%	22.8%
Separated	0.0%	23.2%
Widowed	5.3%	13.5%
Divorced	15.1%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 59.8%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	55.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	48	44.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.5%

Agriculture & mining 26.8%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Retail trade 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Public administration 5.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	33.3%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	24.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	6.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.1

Poverty

All people 40.2%

Under 18 years 51.6%

18 and over 38.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 43.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.2%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	28.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	67.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	62.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	541	94.1%
Spanish	6	1.1%
Other Indo-European	6	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	575	100.0%
Born in same state	575	100.0%
Born in different state	531	92.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	4.2%
French	19	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71063

What city is ZIP code 71063 in?

ZIP code 71063 is primarily assigned to Pelican, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71063 in?

ZIP code 71063 falls within De Soto County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71063?

40% of residents in ZIP code 71063 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71063?

11% 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 71063 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 71063 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71063?

The median home value in ZIP code 71063 is $72,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 71063 in?

ZIP code 71063 observes the CST timezone.