ZIP Code 71356, LA
Living in 71356
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute12
Public Transit1
Affordability65
Public Safety46
Airports16
Hospitals51
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
947Population+150 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black24%
Caucasian60%
Multiracial16%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate40%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree13%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone26%
Economy
$23kMedian Household Income-$15k (2010–19)
50%Above Poverty-28% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K59%
$25K to $49K26%
$75K to $99K7%
$125K to $149K8%
Employers
Private sector100%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office44%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$47 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home36%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196932%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K22%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
LP gas6%
Utility gas11%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 71356
United States45
Louisiana59
St. Landry Parish70
Property Crime in 71356
United States48
Louisiana69
St. Landry Parish74
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 71356
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding69
Tornado52
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 71356, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 71356, LA
St Joseph School K-12
11 miles, N
St Mary's Assumption School
12 miles, N
St Anthony School
13 miles, NW
Christian Heritage Academy
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 71356, LA
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
33 miles, NW
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
42 miles, S
Louisiana College
42 miles, NW
Southern University and A & M College
54 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 71356, LA
Bunkie General Hospital
12 miles, NW
Beacon Behavioral Hospital-Central
12 miles, NW
Mercy Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Opelousas General Health System
19 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 71356, LA
Alexandria International Airport
46 miles, NW
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
56 miles, E
Lake Charles Regional Airport
85 miles, SW