ZIP Code 71277 in Spearsville, LA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Spearsville, Louisiana
Names to Avoid:
Lockhart, Mount Union
Parish:Union Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:19:32 AM
Population:1,564 [See All]
Area Code:318
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.9230, -92.5577
Land Area:107.765 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 71277 has 1,564 residents and 685 households (average 2.28 persons per household). The median age is 45.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.9%, much higher than the state average of 57.1%) and Black or African American (26.2%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8%, 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:1,564Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,792Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,705Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:14.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$34,183Source: Census ACS
Households:685Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$84,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.28Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.94Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,5141,4121,7361,7431,9372,0682,0101,5301,4761,3141,8361,8631,792
Decennial Census1,758------------------1,564------
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: 45.3

Male Median Age: 47.3

Female Median Age: 43.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male294533543143393746504759724836402019
Female533946484042454662474272564961331718
Total8284791027185848310897891311289797733737
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,04667.35%
Black:40926.34%
Hispanic:*603.86%
Asian:40.26%
American Indian:60.39%
Hawaiian:10.06%
Other:271.74%
Total:1,553100%
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:74847.83%47.3 years
Females:81652.17%43.5 years
Total:1,564100%45.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,74697.43%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:90.50%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:362.01%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:12.06%
Total Population:1,792100%
Total Native Population:1,75597.94%
Total Foreign-born Population:372.06%
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 $34,183, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $3,433 (11.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,708. Family households earn a median of $57,154 versus $14,647 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,507). By gender, male median income is $37,104 and female is $35,625, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,479 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.8%, which is well above the state rate (59.3%). The unemployment rate is 10.9%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (30.6%).

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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$30,750$31,750$39,659$42,543$44,261$45,208$47,313$46,250$49,891$25,875$31,146$30,625$34,183
Median Family Income$31,583$35,764$40,203$41,453$44,318$46,042$50,532$54,750$60,921$61,250$58,036$59,231$57,154
Median NonFamily Income$13,000$14,659$13,542$13,438$0$0$38,583$0$28,393$20,921$11,926$14,613$14,647
Median Male Income$22,500$43,929$42,553$27,303$0$44,561$46,989$48,900$51,332$51,012$31,566$35,000$37,104
Median Female Income$24,914$32,500$25,772$25,457$0$15,675$15,564$21,667$20,688$27,692$31,154$32,664$35,625
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:76956.84%
Unemployed:946.95%
Not In Labor Force:49036.22%
Total:1,353100%
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:14318.60%
Service:17923.28%
Sales and Office:23530.56%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:12115.73%
Production, transportation, and material moving:9111.83%
Total Civilian Employed Population:769100%
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 $84,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $13,000 (18.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,400. The median gross rent is $1,614, which is considerably higher than the state median ($1,038), is up $988 (157.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,614. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.46% (29.68% with a mortgage, 70.32% free-and-clear) and renters 41.54% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.67%, which is considerably 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$71,500$71,700$55,200$59,900$42,000$41,400$37,500$39,900$41,100$64,100$69,700$81,100$84,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:258.56%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:4615.75%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:22175.68%
Total:292100%
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$626$342$525$339$337$333$333$331$0$0$1,281$1,294$1,614
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):12217.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):28941.11%
Renter Occupied:29241.54%
Total Occupied Housing Units:703100%

Occupied Housing Units:70376.33%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):21823.67%
Total Housing Units:921100%
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:55159.83%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:37040.17%
Total Housing Units:921100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 4.60% 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 84.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 23.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.10%). Private coverage is 38.00%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 13.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 9.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.20 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 elementary (46.02%). College enrollment is 34.87%, 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:252.23%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:15213.58%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):59152.82%
Some college, no degree:21819.48%
Associate's degree:827.33%
Bachelor's degree:322.86%
Graduate or professional degree:191.70%
Total:1,119100%
High school or higher:94284.18%
Bachelor's degree or higher:514.56%
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:68135.09%
Public Insurance:83242.86%
No Insurance:42822.05%
Total:1,941100%
Has Health Insurance:1,51377.95%
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 Poverty3.8%8.7%17.0%18.9%26.8%26.9%22.6%23.5%21.2%13.3%8.0%8.9%13.0%
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:284.96%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):26046.02%
High school (grades 9-12):8014.16%
College or graduate school:19734.87%
Total:565100%
Early Childhood:284.96%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):34060.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 71277 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 29 people with an annual payroll of $1,787,000. USPS data shows 748 residential mailboxes and 34 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:748Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:34Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:800Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:748Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$360,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,787,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:29Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 71277 is located in Union Parish, Louisiana, within the Monroe, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33740) and Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 224,705 people, about 0.70% of whom live in ZIP Code 71277. It covers 107.765 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.146 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:107.765 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.146 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:2272170Source: Census
Place Name:Spearsville village; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


71279 | | 71276

Schools in ZIP Code 71277


We could not locate which school district 71277 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.

Union Parish Alternative Center 1206 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
District: Union Parish School DistrictNearby
Union Parish High School 1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
District: Union Parish School DistrictNearby
Union Parish Elementary School 7195 Highway 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
District: Union Parish School DistrictNearby
D'arbonne Woods Charter School 1002 Sterlington Highway
Farmerville, LA 71241
District: UnknownNearby
Downsville Community Charter School 4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
District: Union Parish School DistrictNearby
Cedar Creek School 2400 Cedar Creek Dr
Ruston, LA 71270
District: Private SchoolNearby
Montessori School Of Ruston 700 Woodward Ave
Ruston, LA 71270
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bethel Christian School 2901 Bethel Loop
Ruston, LA 71270
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71277


South Arkansas Community College 300 S West Ave
El Dorado, AR 71731-7010
Type: Post Secondary
Professional Cosmetology Education Center 460 North Washington
El Dorado, AR 71730-4009
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana Tech University 1310 West Railroad Avenue
Ruston, LA 71272
Type: Post Secondary
Grambling State University 403 Main Street
Grambling, LA 71245
Type: Post Secondary
Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe 111 Crosley Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
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 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • 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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