| City: | Summerfield, Louisiana |
| Parish: | Claiborne Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:17:14 AM |
| Population: | 173 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 318 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 32.9370, -92.8178 |
| Land Area: | 33.775 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 71079 has 173 residents and 92 households (average 1.88 persons per household). The median age is 46.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.4%, higher than the state average of 57.1%) and Black or African American (33.5%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 173Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 236Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 159Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $38,459Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 92Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $84,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.88Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 221 | 357 | 384 | 447 | 554 | 436 | 238 | 194 | 216 | 122 | 35 | 229 | 236 |
| Decennial Census | 272 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 173 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.3
Male Median Age: 56.8
Female Median Age: 34
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| Female | 6 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 10 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| White: | 108 | 64.29% |
| Black: | 58 | 34.52% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.60% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.60% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 168 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 89 | 51.45% | 56.8 years |
| Females: | 84 | 48.55% | 34.0 years |
| Total: | 173 | 100% | 46.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 236 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 236 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 236 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $38,459, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is down $38,473 (50.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,365. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,630), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 30.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.3%). The largest occupation group is Sales (76.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,932 | $67,361 | $65,625 | $66,302 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,481 | $31,094 | $40,648 | $8,750 | $0 | $38,459 |
| Median Family Income | $86,607 | $49,676 | $47,931 | $51,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,731 | $31,992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $57,500 | $75,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,583 | $10,625 | $8,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $47,308 | $26,165 | $25,375 | $26,224 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $40,536 | $19,816 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 56 | 30.27% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 129 | 69.73% |
| Total: | 185 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 23.21% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 43 | 76.79% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 56 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $84,800, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is down $30,500 (26.45%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $104,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,038), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.66% (14.85% with a mortgage, 85.15% free-and-clear) and renters 7.34% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the state rate (14.84%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,300 | $134,800 | $137,900 | $125,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $189,700 | $177,300 | $0 | $74,500 | $84,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 8 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 15 | 13.76% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 86 | 78.90% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 7.34% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 109 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 109 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 109 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 89 | 81.65% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 20 | 18.35% |
| Total Housing Units: | 109 | 100% |
In 2023, 19.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 64.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 33.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 81.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 15.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 15.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (54.05%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 45 | 36.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 43 | 34.40% |
| Associate's degree: | 13 | 10.40% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 7.20% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 15 | 12.00% |
| Total: | 125 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 80 | 64.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 24 | 19.20% |
| Private Insurance: | 80 | 29.30% |
| Public Insurance: | 193 | 70.70% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 273 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 273 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 13.8% | 43.9% | 30.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 10.6% | 12.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 15.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 51 | 45.95% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 60 | 54.05% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 111 | 100.00% |
Business demographic information for ZIP Code 71079 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 85 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 85Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 292Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 85Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 71079 is located in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 71079. It covers 33.775 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.743 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 33.775 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.743 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12435.1 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 71079 is in the Claiborne Parish School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.