ZIP Code 71256 -- Lillie, LA

Union Parish | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 83.22% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
678
Unknown
Median Income
$43,611
Home Value
$54,400
Median Rent
$611
Median Age
54.50
Diversity Index
48.00
Moderate
Cost of Living
32.0
significantly below average
Unemployment
0.4%

About ZIP Code 71256

ZIP code 71256 in Lillie, Louisiana is a unknown area with a population of 678. The median household income is $43,611, which is This is 42% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $54,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 32.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 54.50 years. Approximately 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Union Parish, LA.

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Population & Age

Total Population
678
Median Age
54.50
Male Population
329
48.5%
Female Population
349
51.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
48.00 Moderate
White
30.4%
Black or African American
67.0%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.6%
Other Race
2.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$43,611
Mean Household Income
$44,866
Per Capita Income
$21,753
Below Poverty Line
32.0%

This is 42% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$54,400
Median Rent
$611
Total Housing Units
332
Occupied Units
292
Vacant Units
40
12.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1986
Owner Occupied
83.2%
Renter Occupied
16.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.2x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 83.2% Renter 16.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 79.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 0.4%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
270
Employment Rate
99.6%
Unemployment Rate
0.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
98.9%
Carpool
1.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Cost of Living Index

32.0
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 71256 is 68.0% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 71256

ZIP code 71256 (Lillie, LA) has a total population of 678 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 54.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 71256 is $43,611 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 42% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 71256 is primarily located in Lillie, Louisiana (LA). It falls within Union Parish County.

The median home value in ZIP code 71256 is $54,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $611.

The median age in ZIP code 71256 is 54.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 71256 has a cost of living index of 32.02 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 71256, 6.29% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 0.41% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 71256 is 0.37%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 0.00% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.