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ZIP code

71261

Mer Rouge, LA

STANDARD

71261 covers Mer Rouge in Morehouse Parish, with 1,429 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 71261, Mer Rouge

ZIP code map

ACS population

1,429

Median household income

$30,568

Median home value

$104,500

About ZIP code 71261

Type

STANDARD

City

Mer Rouge

County

Morehouse Parish

Timezone

America/Chicago

Area codes

318

Land area

138.5 sq mi

Water area

1.10 sq mi

Households

941

Median gross rent

$582

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/Chicago
Area Codes
318
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
879
Irs Estimated Households
540
Population Count
1,449
Irs Estimated Population
1,050

People in 71261

Race

  • White852
  • Black or African American534
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4
  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander1
  • Other race9
  • Two or more races49

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 19

Age

  • Under 10113
  • 10 to 19136
  • 20 to 29112
  • 30 to 39145
  • 40 to 49125
  • 50 to 59229
  • 60 to 69295
  • 70 to 79182
  • 80 and older112

Income and housing in 71261

Poverty rate

39.9%

Median earnings

$37,279

Median household income

$30,568

Median home value

$104,500

Median gross rent

$582

Education

  • High school graduate79.8%
  • Bachelor's degree9.7%
  • Graduate degree1.9%

Places covering 71261

Cities and places

Counties

66.1% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 71261

IRS populationACS population
1,917959020052023

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ZIP codes near 71261

  1. 71220Bastrop6.4 miPop 20,426 · Income $36,186
  2. 71221Bastrop6.4 miPop 1,070 · Income —
  3. 71229Collinston7.8 miPop 1,462 · Income $48,259
  4. 71264Oak Ridge10.4 miPop 1,167 · Income $64,861
  5. 71223Bonita11.9 miPop 377 · Income $23,750
  6. 71280Sterlington16.6 miPop 4,999 · Income $75,768
  7. 71250Jones18.2 miPop 40 · Income $45,313
  8. 71281Swartz18.2 miPop 533 · Income —
  9. 71240Fairbanks18.6 miPop 166 · Income —
  10. 71279Start19.8 miPop 68 · Income —
  11. 71269Rayville20.9 miPop 12,475 · Income $51,334
  12. 71266Pioneer21.1 miPop 1,783 · Income $59,536

ZIP code 71261 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 71261 in?
71261 is in Mer Rouge, LA.
What county is 71261 in?
71261 is in Morehouse Parish.
What is the median household income in 71261?
The median household income in 71261 is $30,568.
Which ZIP codes are near 71261?
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