71079 ZIP Code — Summerfield, LA

Claiborne County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71079 is located in Summerfield, Louisiana, within Claiborne County. It covers approximately 33.78 square miles and serves a population of 229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71079

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $74,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71079 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

229

population

33.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Summerfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71048 Lisbon (6.8 mi) 71256 Lillie (7.2 mi) 71749 Junction City (11.5 mi) 71222 Bernice (12 mi) 71038 Haynesville (13.1 mi) 71040 Homer (14.1 mi) 71277 Spearsville (15.1 mi) 71235 Dubach (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	229
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	33.78 sq mi
Water area	0.74 sq mi
Latitude	32.9370
Longitude	-92.8178
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	85.7%	75.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	16.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

229

Population

People per sq mi

19.9

Median age

Median household income

$14,682

Per capita income

$74,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.8%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

101

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	62	27.1%
18 and over	167	72.9%
65 and over	30	13.1%
Median age	19.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Two or more races 52%

White 44.1%

Black or African American 3.9%

Group	Count	%
Two or more races	119	52%
White	101	44.1%
Black or African American	9	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.7%	75.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	16.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 31.8%

$35k–$50k 49.1%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	31.8%
$35k–$50k	49.1%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.7%

$50k–$100k 53.5%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 12.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.8%
Renter occupied	8.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	23.6%
1970–1979	64.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	60.9%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.1%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	31.8%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	110	100.0%
Households with children under 18	54	49.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	27.3%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	49.7%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.6%
Divorced	0.0%	37.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 31.8%

HS graduate 7.3%

Some college, no degree 49.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	62	52.1%
High school	57	47.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	100.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 25.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	100.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	23.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	80.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	56.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.3%
Public insurance	76.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	229	100.0%
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)	229	100.0%
Born in same state	229	100.0%
Born in different state	190	83.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	88	38.4%
Italian	13	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	13	5.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.0%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71079

What city is ZIP code 71079 in?

ZIP code 71079 is primarily assigned to Summerfield, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71079 in?

ZIP code 71079 falls within Claiborne County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71079 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 71079 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71079 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 71079 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71079?

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 71079?

19% of residents in ZIP code 71079 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 71079 in?

ZIP code 71079 observes the CST timezone.