71227 ZIP Code, Choudrant, LA
71227 is a ZIP code in Choudrant, Louisiana — mostly in Lincoln Parish (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson Parish and Ouachita Parish counties. It covers 115 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71225, 71270 and 71272. 3,783 people live here in 1,428 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $64,195, close to the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Choudrant, LA
- County: Lincoln County
- Land area: 115 sq mi
- Population: 3,783
- Median household income: $64,195
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,783 |
| Households | 1,428 |
| Median household income | $64,195 |
| Income per person | $42,655 |
| Median age | 38.4 |
| Homeowners | 81.5% |
| Median home value | $255,800 |
| Median rent | $933 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 1.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% |
| Broadband internet | 84.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 4.2% |
| $15–25K | 6.9% |
| $25–35K | 9.1% |
| $35–50K | 12.4% |
| $50–75K | 18.6% |
| $75–100K | 8.2% |
| $100–150K | 16.5% |
| $150–200K | 5.8% |
| $200K+ | 14.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.5% |
| 10–19 | 16.9% |
| 20–24 | 1.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–44 | 17.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.9% |
| 55–64 | 11.4% |
| 65–74 | 8.6% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.5% |
| Owned outright | 31.1% |
| Rented | 16.0% |
| Vacant | 12.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 67.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 29.8% |
Businesses in 71227
70 business establishments with 423 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 13
- Retail Trade: 7
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 7
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71225 — Calhoun CDP, LA (7.4 mi)
- 71270 — Ruston city, LA (10.3 mi)
- 71272 — Ruston city, LA (10.3 mi)
- 71234 — Downsville village, LA (11.6 mi)
- 71238 — Eros town, LA (12.9 mi)
- 71245 — Grambling city, LA (14.1 mi)
- 71235 — Vienna town, LA (16.1 mi)
- 71291 — Claiborne CDP, LA (17.7 mi)
Areas that include 71227
- Choudrant, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Lincoln County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Lincoln Parish
- No. 1 of 6: highest median home value in Lincoln Parish
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lincoln Parish
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of households with children in Lincoln Parish
- No. 4 of 7: lowest median age in Lincoln Parish
- No. 4 of 7: highest median age in Lincoln Parish
- No. 5 of 7: fastest population growth in Lincoln Parish
Mail every home in 71227
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71227, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71227 in?
- 71227 is a Choudrant, LA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Choudrant; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71227 in?
- 71227 is mostly in Lincoln Parish (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson Parish and Ouachita Parish counties.
- What is the population of 71227?
- About 3,783 people (±600), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,127.
- What is the median household income in 71227?
- $64,195 (±$14,915), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 71227?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71227 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71227?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71225 (7.4 mi, Calhoun), 71270 (10.3 mi, Ruston), 71272 (10.3 mi, Ruston), 71234 (11.6 mi, Downsville), 71238 (12.9 mi, Eros) and 71245 (14.1 mi, Grambling).
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