71277 ZIP Code — Spearsville, LA

Union County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71277 is located in Spearsville, Louisiana, within Union County. It covers approximately 107.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,863 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71277

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $30,625. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 71277 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,863

population

107.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71277 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71277

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71277. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spearsville	Acceptable
Spearsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71256 Lillie (8.2 mi) 71222 Bernice (8.7 mi) 71079 Summerfield (15.1 mi) 71260 Marion (17.3 mi) 71749 Junction City (17.6 mi) 71241 Farmerville (18.1 mi) 71048 Lisbon (18.2 mi) 71235 Dubach (18.2 mi) 71730 El Dorado (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,863
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	107.77 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	32.9230
Longitude	-92.5577
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	67.5%	52.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	14.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,863

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$30,625

Median household income

$20,979

Per capita income

$81,100

Median home value

$1,294

Median monthly rent

68.0%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment

705

Housing units

4.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

101

15–19

20–24

114

25–34

125

35–44

137

111

45–54

166

55–59

60–64

65–74

100

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	400	21.5%
18 and over	1,463	78.5%
65 and over	301	16.2%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 36.2%

White 35.4%

Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

Other race 9%

Two or more races 7.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	768	36.2%
White	751	35.4%
Hispanic or Latino	261	12.3%
Other race	191	9%
Two or more races	153	7.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	52.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	14.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 24.8%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	24.8%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$30,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.7%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,100
Median rent / month	$1,294
Owner occupied	68.0%
Renter occupied	32.0%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	58.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	27.1%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	42.4%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.7%
Electricity	66.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	328	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	13	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	173	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	240	31.8%
Households with children under 18	133	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	208	27.6%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	26.7%
Married	48.0%	59.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	5.9%	7.3%
Divorced	12.6%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 55.5%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 2.6%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	4.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	249	45.4%
High school	77	14.1%
College / grad school	210	38.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.6%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Construction 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Professional & management 6.2%

Other services 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Public administration 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	32.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.9%
Government	2.6%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 22.1%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.1%
Retirement income	11.9%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.6%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	21.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,739	93.3%
Spanish	18	1.0%
Other Indo-European	18	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,844	99.0%
Born in same state	1,839	98.7%
Born in different state	1,336	71.7%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.0%
Not a US citizen	18	94.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	232	12.5%
Arab	160	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	73	3.9%
English	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	79.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71277

What city is ZIP code 71277 in?

ZIP code 71277 is primarily assigned to Spearsville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71277 in?

ZIP code 71277 falls within Union County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71277?

4% 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 71277?

20% of residents in ZIP code 71277 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71277?

The median home value in ZIP code 71277 is $81,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71277?

Health data for ZIP code 71277 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71277 in?

ZIP code 71277 observes the CST timezone.