71369 ZIP Code — Simmesport, LA

Avoyelles County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71369 is located in Simmesport, Louisiana, within Avoyelles County. It covers approximately 60.69 square miles and serves a population of 2,178 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225/318.

About ZIP code 71369

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 $100,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $33,796. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 71369 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.

2,178

population

60.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71369 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71369

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71369. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Simmesport	Acceptable
Simmesport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71362 Plaucheville (5.1 mi) 70753 Lettsworth (8.6 mi) 71355 Moreauville (9.2 mi) 71327 Cottonport (11.3 mi) 71356 Morrow (11.4 mi) 71333 Evergreen (12.1 mi) 70715 Batchelor (13.3 mi) 71350 Mansura (14.5 mi) 71322 Bunkie (16.5 mi) 71358 Palmetto (16.7 mi) 71353 Melville (17.3 mi) 71351 Marksville (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,178
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	60.69 sq mi
Water area	1.70 sq mi
Latitude	30.9395
Longitude	-91.8690
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225/318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,178

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$33,796

Median household income

$23,668

Per capita income

$100,900

Median home value

$409

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

37.8%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

935

Housing units

6.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

105

15–19

20–24

25–34

110

103

35–44

131

108

45–54

138

55–59

103

60–64

117

128

65–74

164

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	520	23.9%
18 and over	1,658	76.1%
65 and over	399	18.3%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.7%

Black or African American 31.2%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,390	63.7%
Black or African American	681	31.2%
Two or more races	107	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 25.3%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.3%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$33,796

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,900
Median rent / month	$409
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	66.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	30.2%
1970–1979	24.0%
1960–1969	15.7%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.5%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.4%
Electricity	71.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	408	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	46	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	137	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	359	37.8%
Households with children under 18	181	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	257	27.1%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	35.1%
Married	54.7%	49.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.9%
Widowed	5.9%	7.7%
Divorced	11.8%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 15.3%

HS graduate 50.6%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	119	19.6%
Kindergarten	12	2.0%
Elementary school	261	43.0%
High school	101	16.6%
College / grad school	114	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Retail trade 15.2%

Construction 14.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Public administration 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Professional & management 3.4%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	27.5%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.2%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	15.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	9.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 37.8%

Under 18 years 58.8%

18 and over 30.9%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 80.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.6%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	41.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	29.4%
Poor mental health	21.4%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	43.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	30.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.9%
Under 18	12.7%
18–64 years	33.4%
65 and over	55.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.3%
Public insurance	60.8%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,044	93.8%
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)	2,178	100.0%
Born in same state	2,166	99.4%
Born in different state	2,011	92.3%
Foreign born	12	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	592	27.2%
German	92	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48	2.2%
Italian	41	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	78.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71369

What city is ZIP code 71369 in?

ZIP code 71369 is primarily assigned to Simmesport, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71369 in?

ZIP code 71369 falls within Avoyelles County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71369?

38% of residents in ZIP code 71369 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71369?

6% 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 71369?

The median home value in ZIP code 71369 is $100,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71369?

Health data for ZIP code 71369 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71369 in?

ZIP code 71369 observes the CST timezone.