71480 ZIP Code — Urania, LA

La Salle County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71480 is located in Urania, Louisiana, within La Salle County. It covers approximately 3.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71480

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,375. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 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 smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71480 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,219

population

3.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Urania	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,219
Population density	310 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	3.93 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	31.8592
Longitude	-92.2874
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	76.1%	46.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	14.0%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	18.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	5.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,219

Population

310

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$54,375

Median household income

$15,400

Per capita income

$84,100

Median home value

$1,075

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

214

Housing units

6.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

145

25–34

276

35–44

131

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	147	12.1%
18 and over	1,072	87.9%
65 and over	120	9.8%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.5%

Black or African American 34.3%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	700	55.5%
Black or African American	432	34.3%
Two or more races	60	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	42	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	1.5%
Other race	8	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.1%	46.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	14.0%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	18.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	5.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 18.9%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	18.9%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$54,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%

$50k–$100k 50.6%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,100
Median rent / month	$1,075
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	24.5%
1940–1949	21.2%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	17.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	41.8%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	15.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.3%
Electricity	65.2%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	10	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	30	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	78	38.8%
Households with children under 18	57	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	93	46.3%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.1%	20.0%
Married	18.9%	34.1%
Separated	3.6%	0.9%
Widowed	2.2%	30.5%
Divorced	16.2%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 29.5%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	61.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	68	45.3%
High school	68	45.3%
College / grad school	13	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.3%

Manufacturing 22.3%

Retail trade 15.0%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Other services 10.4%

Public administration 4.1%

Construction 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Information 1.0%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.8%
Production & transportation	28.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	6.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.2

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	20.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	23.8%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	46.2%
Cholesterol screening	84.1%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	53.2%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,191	97.7%
Spanish	11	0.9%
Other Indo-European	11	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,217	99.8%
Born in same state	1,217	99.8%
Born in different state	963	79.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	496	40.7%
French	49	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	9	0.7%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	16.5%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71480

What city is ZIP code 71480 in?

ZIP code 71480 is primarily assigned to Urania, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71480 in?

ZIP code 71480 falls within La Salle County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71480?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71480 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 71480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71480 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 71480 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71480?

The median home value in ZIP code 71480 is $84,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 71480 in?

ZIP code 71480 observes the CST timezone.