ZIP Code 71229 in Collinston, LA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Collinston, Louisiana
Parishes:Morehouse Parish[Primary]
Ouachita Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:18:45 AM
Population:1,924 [See All]
Area Code:318
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.6292, -91.8892
Land Area:54.773 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 71229 has 1,924 residents and 637 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 40.7 years, slightly older than the state (38.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 62.2% male and 37.8% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.6%, higher than the state average of 57.1%) and Black or African American (34.3%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,924Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,462Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,480Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:35.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$48,259Source: Census ACS
Households:637Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$152,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.26Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.86Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,7561,9701,6861,5511,3561,4761,4111,4121,3911,3301,3031,5881,462
Decennial Census1,662------------------1,924------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.7

Male Median Age: 39

Female Median Age: 46.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male32494546911251171259086948866592637138
Female433141524138263941524057625827232333
Total7580869813216314316413113813414512811753603641
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,18662.42%
Black:65934.68%
Hispanic:*301.58%
Asian:60.32%
American Indian:100.53%
Hawaiian:10.05%
Other:80.42%
Total:1,900100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,19762.21%39.0 years
Females:72737.79%46.1 years
Total:1,924100%40.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,41796.92%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:140.96%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:312.12%
Total Population:1,462100%
Total Native Population:1,43197.88%
Total Foreign-born Population:312.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $48,259, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $12,509 (35.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $554. Family households earn a median of $84,167 versus $25,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,542). By gender, male median income is $54,350 and female is $37,026, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $17,324 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 44.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.3%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$35,750$37,276$45,658$51,350$40,824$40,208$46,154$48,404$48,813$73,033$47,283$52,796$48,259
Median Family Income$53,750$60,521$61,066$60,878$45,571$45,639$48,684$55,893$51,875$73,000$82,917$90,060$84,167
Median NonFamily Income$25,239$21,758$23,125$20,216$20,846$20,929$19,545$17,875$0$73,035$0$26,286$25,625
Median Male Income$35,788$35,240$38,920$40,114$22,228$0$33,542$45,588$52,679$46,762$48,405$53,519$54,350
Median Female Income$31,076$35,625$43,542$40,750$41,000$31,458$31,500$34,083$37,778$33,958$47,679$45,417$37,026
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:56539.18%
Unemployed:795.48%
Not In Labor Force:79855.34%
Total:1,442100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:21838.58%
Service:7713.63%
Sales and Office:14525.66%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:6511.50%
Production, transportation, and material moving:6010.62%
Total Civilian Employed Population:565100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $152,400, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $93,000 (156.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,100. The median gross rent is $509, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $28 (5.21%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $162. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.34% (38.00% with a mortgage, 62.00% free-and-clear) and renters 13.66% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.85%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$59,400$58,600$59,600$75,500$81,300$85,600$98,000$123,000$127,300$135,600$136,800$144,400$152,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2731.03%
$500 to $999:4045.98%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2022.99%
Total:87100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$537$538$521$485$618$629$683$671$671$0$460$454$509
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):20932.81%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):34153.53%
Renter Occupied:8713.66%
Total Occupied Housing Units:637100%

Occupied Housing Units:63784.15%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):12015.85%
Total Housing Units:757100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:50266.31%
Multi-Family Units:253.30%
Other Units:23030.38%
Total Housing Units:757100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 16.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.10%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%). Public coverage is 55.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.30%, which is on par with the state rate (14.20%), down 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (39.56%). College enrollment is 38.46%, which is on par with the state rate (24.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:846.09%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:16511.97%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):52037.71%
Some college, no degree:22116.03%
Associate's degree:16111.68%
Bachelor's degree:14810.73%
Graduate or professional degree:805.80%
Total:1,379100%
High school or higher:1,13081.94%
Bachelor's degree or higher:22816.53%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:63844.43%
Public Insurance:68647.77%
No Insurance:1127.80%
Total:1,436100%
Has Health Insurance:1,32492.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.5%11.5%11.9%11.0%19.0%20.2%11.8%11.6%11.2%3.4%1.8%7.4%7.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2021.98%
High school (grades 9-12):3639.56%
College or graduate school:3538.46%
Total:91100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5661.54%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 71229 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 48 people with an annual payroll of $2,256,000. USPS data shows 655 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:655Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:4Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:762Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:594Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:51Source: USPS
# of Businesses:14Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$552,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,256,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:48Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 71229 is located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, within the Monroe, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33740) and Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 224,705 people, about 0.86% of whom live in ZIP Code 71229. It covers 54.773 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.259 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Monroe, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:33740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:224,705Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:54.773 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.259 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:14452.88 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2216655Source: Census
Place Name:Collinston village; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


71230 | | 71227

Schools in ZIP Code 71229


We could not locate which school district 71229 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Delta Jr. High School 7661 Mer Rouge/Collinston Road
Mer Rouge, LA 71261
District: Morehouse Parish School DistrictNearby
Morehouse Junior High School 1001 West Madison Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220
District: Morehouse Parish School DistrictNearby
Morehouse Magnet School 909 Larche Lane
Bastrop, LA 71220
District: Morehouse Parish School DistrictNearby
Bastrop High School 402 Highland Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220
District: Morehouse Parish School DistrictNearby
Beekman Charter School 15190 Am Baker Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
District: Morehouse Parish School DistrictNearby
Prairie View Academy 9942 Edwin St
Bastrop, LA 71220
District: Private SchoolNearby
Ouachita Christian School 7065 Hwy 165 N
Monroe, LA 71203
District: Private SchoolNearby
River Oaks School 600 Finks Hideaway Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71229


Louisiana Delta Community College 7500 Millhaven Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Louisiana At Monroe 700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Cloyd's Beauty School 3 Inc 2514 Ferrand St
Monroe, LA 71201
Type: Post Secondary
Celebrity Barber School 3220 Louisville Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201-5133
Type: Post Secondary
Celebrity Stylist Beauty School 3138 Louisville Ave
Monroe, LA 71201-5135
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Mccann-Monroe 2319 Louisville Ave
Monroe, LA 71201
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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