71268 ZIP Code — Quitman, LA

Jackson County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71268 is located in Quitman, Louisiana, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 121.67 square miles and serves a population of 2,368 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71268

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,935. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71268 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,368
population
121.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71268 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71268

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71268. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Quitman Acceptable
Quitman Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
71251 Jonesboro (9 mi) 71270 Ruston (11.2 mi) 71275 Simsboro (11.6 mi) 71245 Grambling (12.1 mi) 71008 Bienville (13.3 mi) 71272 Ruston (13.3 mi) 71226 Chatham (18.2 mi) 71001 Arcadia (18.7 mi) 71227 Choudrant (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,368
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 049
Geography
Land area 121.67 sq mi
Water area 0.19 sq mi
Latitude 32.3500
Longitude -92.7360
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 34.8% 55.7% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 42.5% 29.8% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 19.7% 12.2% 18.3%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.3% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,368
Population
19
People per sq mi
47.7
Median age
$56,935
Median household income
$31,959
Per capita income
$136,200
Median home value
$825
Median monthly rent
90.4%
Home ownership
19.8%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
1,048
Housing units
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
75
Under 5
74
109
5–9
108
37
10–14
36
50
15–19
50
95
20–24
95
99
25–34
99
87
35–44
87
206
45–54
204
70
55–59
69
87
60–64
86
163
65–74
161
89
75–84
89
22
85+
21
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1852122.0%
18 and over1,84778.0%
65 and over54523.0%
Median age47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.4%
Black or African American 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Other race 5.8%
Two or more races 1.2%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,97178.4%
Black or African American2198.7%
Hispanic or Latino1455.8%
Other race1455.8%
Two or more races301.2%
Asian30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.8% 55.7% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 42.5% 29.8% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 19.7% 12.2% 18.3%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.3% 4.7%
Under $10k 2.6%
$10k–$15k 11.6%
$15k–$25k 14.3%
$25k–$35k 7.0%
$35k–$50k 9.0%
$50k–$75k 22.1%
$75k–$100k 8.9%
$100k–$150k 14.3%
$150k–$200k 8.5%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.6%
$10k–$15k11.6%
$15k–$25k14.3%
$25k–$35k7.0%
$35k–$50k9.0%
$50k–$75k22.1%
$75k–$100k8.9%
$100k–$150k14.3%
$150k–$200k8.5%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$56,935

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%
$50k–$100k 29.1%
$100k–$150k 25.1%
$150k–$200k 11.2%
$200k–$300k 14.3%
$300k–$500k 11.8%
$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$136,200
Median rent / month$825
Owner occupied90.4%
Renter occupied9.6%
Vacant15.4%
Single-family detached71.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes25.3%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.36

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.8%
2000–200915.4%
1990–19999.6%
1980–198921.4%
1970–197917.4%
1960–196913.6%
1950–19596.8%
1940–19494.0%
1939 or earlier2.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom3.2%
2 bedrooms13.5%
3 bedrooms60.2%
4 bedrooms20.7%
5+ bedrooms1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.1%
1 vehicle26.9%
2 vehicles33.6%
3 or more38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas23.3%
Electricity64.7%
Propane / LP gas11.5%
Wood0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family52354.2%
Cohabiting couple131.3%
Male householder, no spouse18018.7%
Female householder, no spouse24925.8%
Households with children under 1827528.5%
Households with seniors (65+)37438.8%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.4%26.1%
Married60.0%54.9%
Separated2.9%1.3%
Widowed1.9%11.8%
Divorced12.8%5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%
Some HS, no diploma 8.5%
HS graduate 45.3%
Some college, no degree 25.3%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate / professional 2.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.3%
Bachelor's or higher11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool357.8%
Kindergarten13028.9%
Elementary school12227.1%
High school10723.8%
College / grad school5612.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.1%
Education & healthcare 22.2%
Public administration 11.0%
Retail trade 7.5%
Professional & management 7.2%
Finance & real estate 6.9%
Agriculture & mining 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%
Construction 2.3%
Information 1.5%
Other services 1.5%
Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.7%
Service19.5%
Sales & office15.5%
Natural resources & construction14.1%
Production & transportation19.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.4%
Government19.5%
Self-employed3.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.7%
Carpool6.1%
Public transit1.3%
Walk2.9%
Work from home4.3%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)29.1

Poverty

All people 19.8%
Under 18 years 47.8%
18 and over 12.0%
Married-couple families 4.2%
Female-led households 67.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.9%
Retirement income25.4%
Supplemental Security7.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP12.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.5%
High blood pressure40.8%
High cholesterol38.5%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis28.8%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.4%
Binge drinking18.8%
No physical activity31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.6%
Depression26.1%
Fair or poor health19.9%
Poor mental health17.4%
Poor physical health13.5%
No health insurance13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.1%
Visited dentist55.2%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss18.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1437.7%
Disability%
Any disability18.8%
Under 183.5%
18–64 years16.6%
65 and over38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.4%
Public insurance53.1%
No insurance4.4%
Uninsured under 190.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,21993.7%
Spanish30.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages30.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,36599.9%
Born in same state2,36199.7%
Born in different state2,20192.9%
Foreign born40.2%
Naturalized citizen30.1%
Not a US citizen3100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab47219.9%
Italian33614.2%
AncestryCount%
French2028.5%
English130.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.8%
Internet access86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71268

What city is ZIP code 71268 in?

ZIP code 71268 is primarily assigned to Quitman, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71268 in?

ZIP code 71268 falls within Jackson County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71268 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 71268 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71268?

12% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 71268?

20% of residents in ZIP code 71268 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71268 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 71268 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71268 in?

ZIP code 71268 observes the CST timezone.

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