71245 ZIP Code, Grambling, LA
71245 is a ZIP code in Grambling, Louisiana in Lincoln Parish. It covers 5.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71272, 71270 and 71275. 4,439 people live here in 1,419 households. With about 819 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most households rent (29% own).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Grambling, LA
- County: Lincoln County
- Land area: 5.4 sq mi
- Population: 4,439
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,439 |
| Households | 1,419 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $11,018 |
| Median age | 21 |
| Homeowners | 28.9% |
| Median home value | $164,300 |
| Median rent | $714 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 52.0% |
| Broadband internet | 43.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 40.0% |
| $10–15K | 10.8% |
| $15–25K | 5.1% |
| $25–35K | 13.9% |
| $35–50K | 7.3% |
| $50–75K | 10.8% |
| $75–100K | 2.5% |
| $100–150K | 9.5% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.4% |
| 10–19 | 28.4% |
| 20–24 | 28.7% |
| 25–34 | 9.6% |
| 35–44 | 6.2% |
| 45–54 | 3.4% |
| 55–64 | 3.7% |
| 65–74 | 4.7% |
| 75+ | 6.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 4.1% |
| Owned outright | 20.4% |
| Rented | 60.3% |
| Vacant | 15.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 51.9% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 33.0% |
| 5–19 units | 10.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.4% |
Businesses in 71245
26 business establishments with 304 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 12
- Retail Trade: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71272 — Ruston city, LA (3.7 mi)
- 71270 — Ruston city, LA (4.9 mi)
- 71275 — Simsboro village, LA (6 mi)
- 71235 — Vienna town, LA (11.5 mi)
- 71001 — Arcadia town, LA (12.3 mi)
- 71268 — Quitman village, LA (12.6 mi)
- 71227 — Choudrant village, LA (14.1 mi)
- 71247 — Hodge village, LA (17.7 mi)
Areas that include 71245
- Grambling, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Lincoln County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest median home value in Lincoln Parish
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of households with children in Lincoln Parish
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lincoln Parish
- No. 2 of 7: lowest median age in Lincoln Parish
- No. 4 of 7: fastest population growth in Lincoln Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71245, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71245 in?
- 71245 is a Grambling, LA mailing address. By land area, 95% lies inside Grambling; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71245 in?
- 71245 is in Lincoln Parish.
- What is the population of 71245?
- About 4,439 people (±451), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,849.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 71245?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71245 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71245?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71272 (3.7 mi, Ruston), 71270 (4.9 mi, Ruston), 71275 (6 mi, Simsboro), 71235 (11.5 mi, Vienna), 71001 (12.3 mi, Arcadia) and 71268 (12.6 mi, Quitman).
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