71261 ZIP Code, Mer Rouge, LA
71261 is a ZIP code in Mer Rouge, Louisiana in Morehouse Parish. It covers 138 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71223, 71264 and 71266. 1,171 people live here in 672 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (57% own).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mer Rouge, LA
- County: Morehouse County
- Land area: 138 sq mi
- Population: 1,171
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,171 |
| Households | 672 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $27,418 |
| Median age | 63.6 |
| Homeowners | 57.1% |
| Median home value | $92,500 |
| Median rent | $585 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 12.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 38.3% |
| Broadband internet | 75.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 23.5% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 24.1% |
| $25–35K | 2.4% |
| $35–50K | 12.8% |
| $50–75K | 15.0% |
| $75–100K | 7.9% |
| $100–150K | 4.8% |
| $150–200K | 6.0% |
| $200K+ | 1.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.1% |
| 10–19 | 6.0% |
| 20–24 | 4.0% |
| 25–34 | 10.3% |
| 35–44 | 5.9% |
| 45–54 | 5.0% |
| 55–64 | 18.3% |
| 65–74 | 29.0% |
| 75+ | 17.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 11.2% |
| Owned outright | 27.3% |
| Rented | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 33.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.7% |
| 20+ units | 7.7% |
| Mobile / other | 21.5% |
Businesses in 71261
43 business establishments with 469 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 6
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71223 — Bonita village, LA (7.9 mi)
- 71264 — Oak Ridge village, LA (13 mi)
- 71266 — Pioneer village, LA (13.4 mi)
- 71220 — Bastrop city, LA (13.8 mi)
- 71250 (14.3 mi)
- 71229 — Collinston village, LA (15.5 mi)
- 71242 — Forest village, LA (16.4 mi)
- 71263 — Oak Grove town, LA (16.9 mi)
Areas that include 71261
- Mer Rouge, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Morehouse County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71261, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71261 in?
- 71261 is a Mer Rouge, LA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71261 in?
- 71261 is in Morehouse Parish.
- What is the population of 71261?
- About 1,171 people (±277), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,449.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 71261?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71261 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71261?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71223 (7.9 mi, Bonita), 71264 (13 mi, Oak Ridge), 71266 (13.4 mi, Pioneer), 71220 (13.8 mi, Bastrop), 71250 (14.3 mi) and 71229 (15.5 mi, Collinston).
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