71327 ZIP Code, Cottonport, LA
71327 is a ZIP code in Cottonport, Louisiana in Avoyelles Parish. It covers 49 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71333, 71339 and 71350. 5,941 people live here in 1,603 households. With about 122 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $31,953, well below the Louisiana median of $60,756; 40% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cottonport, LA
- County: Avoyelles County
- Land area: 49 sq mi
- Population: 5,941
- Median household income: $31,953
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,941 |
| Households | 1,603 |
| Median household income | $31,953 |
| Income per person | $18,036 |
| Median age | 34.8 |
| Homeowners | 66.8% |
| Median home value | $95,800 |
| Median rent | $734 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 35.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 40.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.7% |
| Broadband internet | 79.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.7% |
| $10–15K | 13.5% |
| $15–25K | 15.6% |
| $25–35K | 19.5% |
| $35–50K | 7.4% |
| $50–75K | 11.1% |
| $75–100K | 4.3% |
| $100–150K | 13.2% |
| $150–200K | 4.2% |
| $200K+ | 1.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.2% |
| 10–19 | 14.3% |
| 20–24 | 3.0% |
| 25–34 | 19.8% |
| 35–44 | 16.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65–74 | 4.6% |
| 75+ | 3.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.1% |
| Owned outright | 27.7% |
| Rented | 26.2% |
| Vacant | 21.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.2% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.6% |
| Mobile / other | 20.3% |
Businesses in 71327
57 business establishments with 550 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 14
- Construction: 12
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71333 — Evergreen town, LA (5.1 mi)
- 71339 (6.2 mi)
- 71350 — Mansura town, LA (6.4 mi)
- 71362 — Plaucheville village, LA (6.9 mi)
- 71341 — Hessmer village, LA (9.4 mi)
- 71356 — Morrow CDP, LA (9.8 mi)
- 71322 — Bunkie city, LA (11.1 mi)
- 71369 — Simmesport town, LA (11.1 mi)
Areas that include 71327
- Cottonport, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Avoyelles County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of households with children in Avoyelles Parish
- No. 5 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Avoyelles Parish
- No. 1 of 11: lowest median age in Avoyelles Parish
- No. 5 of 10: fastest population growth in Avoyelles Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71327, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71327 in?
- 71327 is a Cottonport, LA mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Cottonport; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71327 in?
- 71327 is in Avoyelles Parish.
- What is the population of 71327?
- About 5,941 people (±692), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,676.
- What is the median household income in 71327?
- $31,953 (±$8,018), 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 71327?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71327 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71327?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71333 (5.1 mi, Evergreen), 71339 (6.2 mi), 71350 (6.4 mi, Mansura), 71362 (6.9 mi, Plaucheville), 71341 (9.4 mi, Hessmer) and 71356 (9.8 mi, Morrow).
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