71266 ZIP Code — Pioneer, LA

West Carroll County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71266 is located in Pioneer, Louisiana, within West Carroll County. It covers approximately 122.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,786 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71266

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 $117,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $62,250. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71266 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,786

population

122.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71266 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71266

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71266. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pioneer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71237 Epps (6.4 mi) 71261 Mer Rouge (12.7 mi) 71263 Oak Grove (13 mi) 71286 Transylvania (15.1 mi) 71264 Oak Ridge (17.4 mi) 71276 Sondheimer (17.9 mi) 71250 Jones (18.1 mi) 71223 Bonita (18.9 mi) 71232 Delhi (18.9 mi) 71254 Lake Providence (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,786
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	122.78 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	32.6910
Longitude	-91.4902
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	40.7%	60.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	26.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,786

Population

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$62,250

Median household income

$22,199

Per capita income

$117,000

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

665

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

114

20–24

118

25–34

155

35–44

115

45–54

55–59

116

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	532	29.8%
18 and over	1,254	70.2%
65 and over	226	12.7%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.8%

Black or African American 13.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,473	79.8%
Black or African American	248	13.4%
Hispanic or Latino	59	3.2%
Other race	58	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%
Asian	1	0.1%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	60.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	26.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 20.4%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	20.4%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	27.3%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$62,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.9%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 29.4%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,000
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	59.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	19.0%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	8.7%
3 bedrooms	80.0%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.7%
Electricity	65.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	327	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	120	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	138	23.2%
Households with children under 18	236	39.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	25.6%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	28.8%
Married	59.8%	58.5%
Separated	2.6%	1.7%
Widowed	0.0%	2.3%
Divorced	8.3%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.6%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	30	8.5%
Elementary school	180	51.1%
High school	110	31.3%
College / grad school	32	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.9%

Agriculture & mining 14.9%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Other services 8.8%

Public administration 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Professional & management 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Construction 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.8%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 28.9%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 43.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	9.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.3%
Public insurance	62.4%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	13.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,654	92.6%
Spanish	33	2.0%
Other Indo-European	33	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,752	98.1%
Born in same state	1,752	98.1%
Born in different state	1,502	84.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.9%
Not a US citizen	24	70.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	308	17.2%
French	218	12.2%
Arab	104	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	50	2.8%
English	41	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71266

What city is ZIP code 71266 in?

ZIP code 71266 is primarily assigned to Pioneer, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71266 in?

ZIP code 71266 falls within West Carroll County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71266?

12% 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 71266 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 71266 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71266?

The median home value in ZIP code 71266 is $117,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71266?

Health data for ZIP code 71266 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71266 in?

ZIP code 71266 observes the CST timezone.