71295 ZIP Code — Winnsboro, LA

Franklin County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71295 is located in Winnsboro, Louisiana, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 314.93 square miles and serves a population of 14,331 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71295

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 $94,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $41,923. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71295 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

14,331

population

314.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71295 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71295

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71295. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winnsboro	Acceptable
Winnsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71336 Gilbert (10.6 mi) 71378 Wisner (12 mi) 71219 Baskin (12.4 mi) 71259 Mangham (12.8 mi) 71243 Fort Necessity (12.8 mi) 71368 Sicily Island (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,331
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	314.93 sq mi
Water area	3.32 sq mi
Latitude	32.1309
Longitude	-91.7126
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	62.0%	60.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	26.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	11.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

14,331

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$41,923

Median household income

$22,734

Per capita income

$94,100

Median home value

$768

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

26.3%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

4,866

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

519

Under 5

560

476

5–9

514

510

10–14

551

403

15–19

435

486

20–24

524

856

25–34

923

932

35–44

1,006

645

45–54

696

422

55–59

455

487

60–64

526

743

65–74

801

376

75–84

405

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,748	26.2%
18 and over	10,583	73.8%
65 and over	2,405	16.8%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.4%

Black or African American 34.9%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,837	61.4%
Black or African American	5,027	34.9%
Two or more races	397	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	72	0.5%
Asian	44	0.3%
Other race	17	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	60.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	26.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	11.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$41,923

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,100
Median rent / month	$768
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	56.2%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	40.5%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.2%
Electricity	58.5%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,340	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	266	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	943	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,581	30.8%
Households with children under 18	1,940	37.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,738	33.9%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.3%	26.5%
Married	45.4%	47.6%
Separated	2.6%	2.2%
Widowed	2.3%	13.9%
Divorced	10.4%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.6%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	133	4.0%
Kindergarten	160	4.8%
Elementary school	1,770	53.6%
High school	710	21.5%
College / grad school	528	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Agriculture & mining 15.5%

Public administration 7.7%

Other services 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Retail trade 6.5%

Construction 6.4%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Professional & management 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 26.3%

Under 18 years 37.3%

18 and over 22.1%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 51.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	39.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	27.5%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	46.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	26.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	483	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	58.1%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,252	92.5%
Spanish	35	0.3%
Other Indo-European	16	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,294	99.7%
Born in same state	14,291	99.7%
Born in different state	12,440	86.8%
Foreign born	3	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	37	0.3%
Not a US citizen	26	70.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,092	14.6%
Arab	1,286	9%
French	1,211	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	0.1%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71295

What city is ZIP code 71295 in?

ZIP code 71295 is primarily assigned to Winnsboro, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71295 in?

ZIP code 71295 falls within Franklin County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71295?

26% of residents in ZIP code 71295 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71295?

The median home value in ZIP code 71295 is $94,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71295?

Health data for ZIP code 71295 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71295?

The median household income in ZIP code 71295 is $41,923, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71295 in?

ZIP code 71295 observes the CST timezone.