ZIP code 71261
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 71261 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Mer Rouge, LA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 71261 ZIP code area.
71261 is the zip code for
Mer Rouge, LA
- Total population
- 1,684▲
- Housing units
- 901▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 126.56
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 13.31▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 1.18
Demographic data for zip code 71261
- Male
- 808▲
- Female
- 876▲
- Median age
- Male
- 47.80
- Female
- 49.40
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 699▲
- Family households
- 463▲
- Nonfamily households
- 236▲
- Average household size
- 2.29▼
- Average family size
- 2.81▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 901▲
- Occupied housing units
- 699▲
- Owner-occupied
- 495▲
- Renter-occupied
- 204▲
- Vacant housing units
- 202▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 104▼
- 5 to 9 years
- 104▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 92▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 79▼
- 20 to 24 years
- 73▼
- 25 to 34 years
- 157▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 142▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 293▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 139▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 128▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 197▲
- 75 to 84 years
- 119▲
- 85 years and over
- 57▲
- Median age
- 48.60▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 943
- Hispanic or Latino
- 24
- Black or African American
- 701
- Asian
- 3
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 4
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 0
- Other (One Race)
- 3
- Two or More Races
- 6
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 71261
- Population
(16 years and over) - 1,189
- Civilian labor force
- 586
- Employed
- 511
- Unemployed
- 75
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 603
- Percent Unemployed
- 12.8%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 501
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 402
- Carpooled
- 28
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 9
- Walked
- 0
- Other means
- 39
- Worked at home
- 23
- Mean travel time
- 17.8 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 511
- Management / business / science / arts
- 169
- Service
- 105
- Sales / office
- 116
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 85
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 36
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 511
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 95
- Construction
- 34
- Manufacturing
- 26
- Wholesale trade
- 14
- Retail trade
- 44
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 0
- Information
- 0
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 96
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 19
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 120
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 8
- Public administration
- 42
- Other services
- 13
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 511
- Private wage & salary workers
- 411
- Government workers
- 87
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 13
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 626
- Less than $10,000
- 132
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 75
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 71
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 87
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 92
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 102
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 39
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 13
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 12
- $200,000 or more
- 3
- Median household income
- $30,930
- Mean household income
- $39,293
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 31.5%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 71261
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Junior High School 7661 Mer Rouge/collinston Road | (318) 647-3443 | 368 | 329 | 13.1 |
Public libraries around Mer Rouge, LA
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Richland Parish Library www.richland.lib.la.us | 1410 Louisa Street Rayville, LA 71269 |
| West Carroll Parish | 101 Marietta Street Oak Grove, LA 71263 |
Universities and Colleges around 71261
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| MCIO Headstart Program | 410 Combs Street Oak Grove, LA 71263 | (318) 428-4790 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 71261
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| E A Conway Medical Center | 4864 Jackson Street Monroe, LA 71202 | (318) 330-7000 | 174 |
| East Carroll Parish Hospital | 226 North Hood Street Lake Providence, LA 71254 | (318) 559-2441 | 11 |
| Franklin Medical Center | 2106 Loop Road Winnsboro, LA 71295 | (318) 435-9411 | 47 |
| Glenwood Regional Med Center www.grmc.com | 503 Mcmillan Road West Monroe, LA 71291 | (318) 329-4200 | 217 |
| Healthsouth Rehab Hospital | 1401 Ezell Street Ruston, LA 71270 | (318) 251-5354 | 90 |
| Jackson Parish Hospital | 165 Beech Springs Road Jonesboro, LA 71251 | (318) 259-4435 | 59 |
| Lincoln General Hospital | 401 East Vaughn Street Ruston, LA 71270 | (318) 254-2100 | 128 |
| Madison Parish Hospital | 900 Johnson Street Tallulah, LA 71282 | (318) 574-2374 | 47 |
| Morehouse General Hospital www.mghospital.com | 323 West Walnut Street Bastrop, LA 71220 | (318) 283-3600 | 87 |
| North Monroe Hospital www.northmonroe.net | 3421 Medical Park Drive Monroe, LA 71203 | (318) 388-1946 | 222 |
| Richardson Medical Center | 254 Hwy 3048 Christian Dr Rayville, LA 71269 | (318) 728-4181 | 49 |
| Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi | 407 Cincinnati Street Delhi, LA 71232 | (318) 878-5171 | 42 |
| St Francis Medical Center www.stfran.com | 309 Jackson Street Monroe, LA 71201 | (318) 327-4000 | 345 |
| St Francis Specialty Hospital www.stfran.com | Monroe, LA 71210 | (318) 327-4267 | 50 |
| Summit Hosp Of Ne Louisiana | 6198 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 | (318) 396-5600 | 40 |
| Tri-Ward General Hospital | 409 First Street Bernice, LA 71222 | (318) 285-9066 | 11 |
| Union General Hospital | 901 James Avenue Farmerville, LA 71241 | (318) 368-9751 | 27 |
| West Carroll Memorial Hospital | 706 Ross Street Oak Grove, LA 71263 | (318) 428-3237 | 21 |
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