71065 ZIP Code — Pleasant Hill, LA

Sabine County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71065 is located in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, within Sabine County. It covers approximately 60.90 square miles and serves a population of 759 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71065

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $28,711. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 52 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 71065 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.

759

population

60.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71065 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71065

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pleasant Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71406 Belmont (5.4 mi) 71450 Marthaville (6.1 mi) 71063 Pelican (8 mi) 71419 Converse (12.9 mi) 71486 Zwolle (14.3 mi) 71462 Noble (15.7 mi) 71469 Robeline (17.1 mi) 71052 Mansfield (17.4 mi) 71449 Many (18.7 mi) 71019 Coushatta (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	759
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	60.90 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	31.7953
Longitude	-93.5188
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	60.7%	59.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	27.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	11.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

759

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$28,711

Median household income

$26,341

Per capita income

$55,200

Median home value

$578

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

28.9%

Poverty rate

18.1%

Unemployment

352

Housing units

16.8%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	188	24.8%
18 and over	571	75.2%
65 and over	149	19.6%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46%

Black or African American 33.4%

Two or more races 19.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	352	46%
Black or African American	256	33.4%
Two or more races	151	19.7%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.7%	59.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	27.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	11.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 18.6%

$25k–$35k 20.9%

$35k–$50k 2.7%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	18.6%
$25k–$35k	20.9%
$35k–$50k	2.7%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	1.2%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$28,711

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.4%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$55,200
Median rent / month	$578
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	59.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	33.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	24.8%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.7%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.2%
Electricity	65.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	29.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	47	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	166	49.0%
Households with children under 18	79	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	33.9%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	32.4%
Married	34.0%	34.1%
Separated	7.0%	9.1%
Widowed	2.9%	18.8%
Divorced	13.3%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 31.1%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	16.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	30	14.2%
High school	108	50.9%
College / grad school	40	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.4%

Agriculture & mining 22.5%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Professional & management 3.8%

Information 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Public administration 1.4%

Retail trade 0.9%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	7.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	52.1

Poverty

All people 28.9%

Under 18 years 52.1%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	21.5%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	54.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	696	91.7%
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)	759	100.0%
Born in same state	759	100.0%
Born in different state	622	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	104	13.7%
Italian	37	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	3.2%
English	6	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	71.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71065

What city is ZIP code 71065 in?

ZIP code 71065 is primarily assigned to Pleasant Hill, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71065 in?

ZIP code 71065 falls within Sabine County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71065?

29% of residents in ZIP code 71065 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71065 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 71065 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71065?

The median home value in ZIP code 71065 is $55,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71065?

The median household income in ZIP code 71065 is $28,711, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71065 in?

ZIP code 71065 observes the CST timezone.