71275 ZIP Code — Simsboro, LA

Lincoln County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71275 is located in Simsboro, Louisiana, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 96.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,403 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71275

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 $89,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $32,023. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,403
population
96.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71275 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71275

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71275. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Simsboro Acceptable
Simsboro Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
71245 Grambling (5.7 mi) 71001 Arcadia (7.4 mi) 71270 Ruston (10 mi) 71272 Ruston (10.6 mi) 71268 Quitman (11.6 mi) 71008 Bienville (14.2 mi) 71028 Gibsland (14.5 mi) 71235 Dubach (14.6 mi) 71003 Athens (16.5 mi) 71227 Choudrant (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,403
Population density 25 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 061
Geography
Land area 96.65 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 32.5035
Longitude -92.8183
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% 62.0% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 29.4% 23.0% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 15.0% 11.3% 18.3%
Over $200k 2.2% 3.7% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,403
Population
25
People per sq mi
49.0
Median age
$32,023
Median household income
$29,062
Per capita income
$89,900
Median home value
$773
Median monthly rent
67.1%
Home ownership
17.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
1,104
Housing units
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
27
45
5–9
44
80
10–14
79
78
15–19
77
69
20–24
68
59
25–34
59
170
35–44
167
166
45–54
164
159
55–59
156
107
60–64
106
213
65–74
211
31
75–84
31
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1836115.0%
18 and over2,04285.0%
65 and over49520.6%
Median age49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.6%
Black or African American 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Other race 2.1%
Two or more races 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,41657.6%
Black or African American93137.9%
Hispanic or Latino542.2%
Other race522.1%
Two or more races40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.4% 62.0% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 29.4% 23.0% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 15.0% 11.3% 18.3%
Over $200k 2.2% 3.7% 4.7%
Under $10k 10.4%
$10k–$15k 2.7%
$15k–$25k 21.7%
$25k–$35k 21.0%
$35k–$50k 7.8%
$50k–$75k 10.0%
$75k–$100k 7.5%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k+ 2.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.4%
$10k–$15k2.7%
$15k–$25k21.7%
$25k–$35k21.0%
$35k–$50k7.8%
$50k–$75k10.0%
$75k–$100k7.5%
$100k–$150k12.3%
$150k–$200k4.5%
$200k+2.0%
Median income$32,023

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%
$50k–$100k 36.7%
$100k–$150k 14.0%
$150k–$200k 4.0%
$200k–$300k 8.8%
$300k–$500k 18.8%
$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$89,900
Median rent / month$773
Owner occupied67.1%
Renter occupied32.9%
Vacant16.8%
Single-family detached63.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes35.4%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–201915.4%
2000–20095.2%
1990–199913.8%
1980–198921.7%
1970–197912.5%
1960–196911.3%
1950–195916.8%
1940–19491.6%
1939 or earlier1.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.4%
2 bedrooms37.5%
3 bedrooms44.4%
4 bedrooms15.4%
5+ bedrooms2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.7%
1 vehicle40.3%
2 vehicles26.9%
3 or more25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas41.6%
Electricity46.0%
Propane / LP gas9.6%
Wood2.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family46837.0%
Cohabiting couple221.7%
Male householder, no spouse40231.8%
Female householder, no spouse37329.5%
Households with children under 1825820.4%
Households with seniors (65+)41833.0%
Average household size1.89

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.1%28.6%
Married45.8%48.8%
Separated0.9%0.7%
Widowed8.7%16.3%
Divorced8.5%5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%
Some HS, no diploma 8.5%
HS graduate 40.8%
Some college, no degree 22.3%
Associate's degree 3.7%
Bachelor's degree 8.4%
Graduate / professional 13.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.6%
Bachelor's or higher21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool102.2%
Kindergarten81.8%
Elementary school23551.8%
High school9821.6%
College / grad school10322.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.5%
Manufacturing 16.6%
Agriculture & mining 13.3%
Professional & management 10.6%
Retail trade 8.8%
Transportation & utilities 6.8%
Finance & real estate 6.8%
Construction 5.7%
Other services 4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%
Public administration 3.1%
Information 1.6%
Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.8%
Service10.9%
Sales & office15.9%
Natural resources & construction14.1%
Production & transportation35.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.3%
Government15.4%
Self-employed9.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.7%
Carpool2.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.4%
Work from home6.6%
Other means3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)26.9

Poverty

All people 17.3%
Under 18 years 43.8%
18 and over 12.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 75.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.9%
Retirement income25.6%
Supplemental Security3.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.9%
High blood pressure40.3%
High cholesterol36.2%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis26.4%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer6.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.0%
Binge drinking18.0%
No physical activity32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.8%
Depression26.0%
Fair or poor health20.5%
Poor mental health17.9%
Poor physical health13.1%
No health insurance16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.7%
Visited dentist53.7%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss20.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans20610.1%
Disability%
Any disability18.0%
Under 1823.5%
18–64 years16.7%
65 and over18.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.4%
Public insurance46.5%
No insurance6.1%
Uninsured under 193.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,34897.7%
Spanish361.5%
Other Indo-European361.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,35798.1%
Born in same state2,35798.1%
Born in different state1,93980.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen461.9%
Not a US citizen24.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab54222.6%
Italian1938%
French1687%
AncestryCount%
Dutch100.4%
English80.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access52.6%
Internet access93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71275

What city is ZIP code 71275 in?

ZIP code 71275 is primarily assigned to Simsboro, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71275 in?

ZIP code 71275 falls within Lincoln County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71275?

17% of residents in ZIP code 71275 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71275?

The median home value in ZIP code 71275 is $89,900.

Does ZIP code 71275 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 71275 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71275?

The median household income in ZIP code 71275 is $32,023, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71275 in?

ZIP code 71275 observes the CST timezone.

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