71362 ZIP Code — Plaucheville, LA

Avoyelles County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71362 is located in Plaucheville, Louisiana, within Avoyelles County. It covers approximately 69.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,848 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71362

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $50,139. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 71362 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,848

population

69.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71362 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71362

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71362. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plaucheville	Acceptable
Plaucheville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71369 Simmesport (5.1 mi) 71356 Morrow (7.1 mi) 71333 Evergreen (9.6 mi) 71327 Cottonport (10.5 mi) 70753 Lettsworth (12.4 mi) 71358 Palmetto (12.5 mi) 71322 Bunkie (13.3 mi) 70589 Washington (13.7 mi) 71355 Moreauville (13.9 mi) 71353 Melville (14.5 mi) 70715 Batchelor (14.6 mi) 71350 Mansura (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,848
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	69.98 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	30.8770
Longitude	-91.9134
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	53.4%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,848

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$50,139

Median household income

$23,231

Per capita income

$124,100

Median home value

$661

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

706

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

108

20–24

25–34

35–44

111

45–54

144

55–59

60–64

65–74

104

75–84

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	437	23.6%
18 and over	1,411	76.4%
65 and over	436	23.6%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,730	92.3%
Two or more races	71	3.8%
Black or African American	45	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.4%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$50,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 34.4%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,100
Median rent / month	$661
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	34.5%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.5%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.4%
Electricity	48.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	321	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	111	15.7%
Male householder, no spouse	70	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	203	28.8%
Households with children under 18	218	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	300	42.6%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	23.1%
Married	48.3%	40.1%
Separated	0.0%	4.0%
Widowed	2.7%	19.2%
Divorced	13.0%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.7%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	7.2%
Kindergarten	21	4.7%
Elementary school	184	41.2%
High school	150	33.6%
College / grad school	60	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Retail trade 12.9%

Professional & management 11.1%

Construction 9.8%

Public administration 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Other services 1.5%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.2%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.2

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 32.5%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 77.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.2%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	23.0%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.6%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,758	95.1%
Spanish	53	3.0%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	52	3.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,831	99.1%
Born in same state	1,831	99.1%
Born in different state	1,641	88.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.9%
Not a US citizen	14	82.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	450	24.4%
German	114	6.2%
Italian	66	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	1.7%
Polish	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71362

What city is ZIP code 71362 in?

ZIP code 71362 is primarily assigned to Plaucheville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71362 in?

ZIP code 71362 falls within Avoyelles County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71362 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 71362 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71362?

22% of residents in ZIP code 71362 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71362?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71362?

The median home value in ZIP code 71362 is $124,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 71362 in?

ZIP code 71362 observes the CST timezone.