71261 ZIP Code – Mer Rouge, Louisiana
ZIP Code 71261 is located in Mer Rouge, Louisiana and has a population of approximately 1,302 residents. The median household income is $23,021.
This ZIP code is part of Morehouse Parish. Nearby ZIP codes include 71223, 71264, 71266.
ZIP Code 71261 Data
Population
1,302
Median Household Income
$23,021
Median Home Value
$77,100
Median Rent
$380
Median Age
60.2
Unemployment Rate
13.6%
Poverty Rate
39.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.7%
County
Morehouse Parish
State
Louisiana
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ZIP 71261 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 71261 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,302 | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $23k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $77k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $380 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 60.2 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.6% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 39.9% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.7% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 71223 – Bonita
- 71264 – Oak Ridge
- 71266 – Pioneer
- 71220 – Bastrop
- 71250 – Jones
- 71229 – Collinston
- 71242 – Forest
- 71263 – Oak Grove
- 71237 – Epps
- 71676 – Wilmot
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71223 | BONITA | 407 | $21,250 |
| 71264 | OAK RIDGE | 1,022 | $54,900 |
| 71266 | PIONEER | 1,786 | $62,250 |
| 71220 | BASTROP | 20,973 | $37,774 |
| 71250 | JONES | 53 | $40,750 |