ZIP Code 71261

Located in Mer Rouge, LA (Morehouse County)

ZIP Code 71261 (Mer Rouge, LA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 1,171 residents (3 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $103,809
  • Average Household Income: Unknown

ZIP code 71261 primarily serves Mer Rouge, LA in Morehouse County. An estimated 1,171 people live within this area, with about 3 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 71261, the average price is around $103,809. That makes local housing 43% lower than the Louisiana average of $182,206, and 66% lower than the national average of $308,592.

Income data for households in ZIP code 71261 is currently unknown.

Population 1,171
Median Household Income -
Median Home Value $103,809
Median Age 63.6 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$17,054
Labor Force Participation35.1%
Unemployment Rate11.1%
Average Commute Time29.9 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate57.1%
Median Rent$585
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)36.9%
Total Housing Units672

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityMer Rouge
CountyMorehouse
County FIPS22067
Metro Area (CBSA)Monroe, LA
Combined Area (CSA)Monroe-Ruston, LA
Population Density3.3/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)32.7780, -91.6952
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.27
Dual Income Families21.9%

Marital Status

Married43.5%
Never Married25.3%
Divorced19.2%
Widowed12.1%

Gender

Male47.6%
Female52.4%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)11.4%
Poverty Rate38.3%

Key Population Groups

Veterans8.0%
Disabled Population26.3%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Mer Rouge

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
71261 Current 1,171 - $103,809

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