71479 ZIP Code — Tullos, LA

La Salle County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71479 is located in Tullos, Louisiana, within La Salle County. It covers approximately 80.68 square miles and serves a population of 592 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71479

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The gap between median ($54,861) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71479 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

592

population

80.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71479 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71479

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71479. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tullos	Acceptable
Tullos	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71465 Olla (6.3 mi) 71432 Georgetown (10.1 mi) 71473 Sikes (13.4 mi) 71441 Kelly (14.8 mi) 71371 Trout (15.1 mi) 71483 Winnfield (17.9 mi) 71435 Grayson (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	592
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	80.68 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	31.8744
Longitude	-92.3685
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	41.3%	46.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	18.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	11.4%	5.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

592

Population

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$54,861

Median household income

$31,585

Per capita income

$103,500

Median home value

$642

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

219

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	206	34.8%
18 and over	386	65.2%
65 and over	70	11.8%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Black or African American 2.7%

Asian 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Two or more races 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	564	94.9%
Black or African American	16	2.7%
Asian	10	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%
Two or more races	1	0.2%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	46.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	18.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	11.4%	5.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$54,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.2%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 31.4%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,500
Median rent / month	$642
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	30.0%
Single-family detached	65.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	20.5%
1940–1949	13.9%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	44.0%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	4.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	23.0%
3 or more	54.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.2%
Electricity	74.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	67.5%
Cohabiting couple	32	16.8%
Male householder, no spouse	14	7.3%
Female householder, no spouse	16	8.4%
Households with children under 18	77	40.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	40.8%
Average household size	3.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	14.9%
Married	57.2%	68.6%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	1.5%	4.0%
Divorced	13.8%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.8%

HS graduate 52.6%

Some college, no degree 10.0%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	6.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	64	37.4%
High school	96	56.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.8%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Retail trade 16.4%

Construction 10.9%

Wholesale trade 10.9%

Professional & management 9.3%

Public administration 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Other services 1.6%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	6.6%
Natural resources & construction	26.8%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.9%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.3%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	13.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 46.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.2%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	555	93.8%
Spanish	7	1.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	582	98.3%
Born in same state	578	97.6%
Born in different state	447	75.5%
Foreign born	4	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	165	27.9%
Italian	67	11.3%
French	34	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	1.5%
English	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71479

What city is ZIP code 71479 in?

ZIP code 71479 is primarily assigned to Tullos, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71479 in?

ZIP code 71479 falls within La Salle County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71479 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 71479 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 71479 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 71479 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71479?

15% of residents in ZIP code 71479 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71479?

The median home value in ZIP code 71479 is $103,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 71479 in?

ZIP code 71479 observes the CST timezone.