71474 ZIP Code, Simpson, LA
71474 is a ZIP code in Simpson, Louisiana in Vernon Parish. It covers 21 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71475, 71455 and 71427. 348 people live here in 147 households, fewer than in most Louisiana ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (95%). Median household income is $85,417, above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Simpson, LA
- County: Vernon County
- Land area: 21 sq mi
- Population: 348
- Median household income: $85,417
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 348 |
| Households | 147 |
| Median household income | $85,417 |
| Income per person | $35,168 |
| Median age | 44.8 |
| Homeowners | 94.6% |
| Median home value | $149,600 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% |
| Broadband internet | 87.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.2% |
| $10–15K | 1.4% |
| $15–25K | 16.3% |
| $25–35K | 1.4% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 10.9% |
| $100–150K | 40.1% |
| $150–200K | 3.4% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.5% |
| 10–19 | 4.6% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.9% |
| 35–44 | 18.7% |
| 45–54 | 19.5% |
| 55–64 | 18.1% |
| 65–74 | 7.5% |
| 75+ | 4.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.4% |
| Owned outright | 29.1% |
| Rented | 3.9% |
| Vacant | 27.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 31.0% |
Businesses in 71474
6 business establishments with 22 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 71474 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 71475 (8.4 mi)
- 71455 (8.8 mi)
- 71427 (10.4 mi)
- 71434 (12.1 mi)
- 71446 — Leesville city, LA (12.5 mi)
- 71438 (14.5 mi)
- 71447 (15.2 mi)
- 71472 (15.4 mi)
Areas that include 71474
- Simpson, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Vernon County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Mail every home in 71474
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71474, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71474 in?
- 71474 is a Simpson, LA mailing address. By land area, 34% lies inside Simpson; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71474 in?
- 71474 is in Vernon Parish.
- What is the population of 71474?
- About 348 people (±145), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 601.
- What is the median household income in 71474?
- $85,417 (±$40,708), 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 71474?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71474 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71474?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71475 (8.4 mi), 71455 (8.8 mi), 71427 (10.4 mi), 71434 (12.1 mi), 71446 (12.5 mi, Leesville) and 71438 (14.5 mi).
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