ZIP Code 71356 in Morrow, LA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Morrow, Louisiana
City Alias:Le Moyen
Parishes:Saint Landry Parish[Primary]
Avoyelles Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:03:22 AM
Population:345 [See All]
Area Code:318
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.8472, -92.0286
Land Area:19.635 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 71356 has 345 residents and 149 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.2% male and 54.8% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.7%, much higher than the state average of 57.1%) and Black or African American (29.6%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:345Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:596Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:296Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:17.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:149Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.32Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.96Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--797705812835685973995905947608656539585596
Decennial Census648------------------345--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 47.5

Male Median Age: 46.3

Female Median Age: 48.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male86855246868419107151232
Female316891276171357122011151954
Total1122161417311225191311313018303186
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:23065.90%
Black:10229.23%
Hispanic:*113.15%
Asian:20.57%
American Indian:10.29%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:30.86%
Total:349100%
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:15645.22%46.3 years
Females:18954.78%48.8 years
Total:345100%47.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:52888.59%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6811.41%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:011.41%
Total Population:596100%
Total Native Population:52888.59%
Total Foreign-born Population:6811.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $37,054 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,543. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $2,499 for nonfamily households (a difference of $2,499). By gender, male median income is $71,213 and female is $18,750, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $52,463 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$37,054$29,732$16,523$16,762$15,236$27,784$29,000$24,750$22,543$27,500$0$25,625$0$0
Median Family Income$41,336$40,536$29,000$35,500$0$29,886$37,964$31,413$24,224$31,429$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$10,670$11,394$10,078$9,615$9,313$9,075$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$2,499
Median Male Income$9,861$9,833$60,400$60,231$0$62,000$62,708$0$0$0$0$65,417$0$71,213
Median Female Income$36,071$24,297$16,625$16,746$0$22,500$28,750$32,037$30,536$32,284$16,250$0$0$18,750
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:19445.01%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:23754.99%
Total:431100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:8242.27%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:4020.62%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7237.11%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:194100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $66,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $95,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $496 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (26.15% with a mortgage, 73.85% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.22%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$66,300$73,800$66,100$66,900$78,000$86,900$87,200$93,000$95,200$96,600$90,200$130,100$76,100$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$496$718$492$493$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5126.15%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):14473.85%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:195100%

Occupied Housing Units:19584.78%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3515.22%
Total Housing Units:230100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:19584.78%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:3515.22%
Total Housing Units:230100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 11.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 78.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 5.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 23.20 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 (45.89%). College enrollment is 37.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:7421.64%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):10731.29%
Some college, no degree:11533.63%
Associate's degree:61.75%
Bachelor's degree:4011.70%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:342100%
High school or higher:26878.36%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4011.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:40968.62%
Public Insurance:15526.01%
No Insurance:325.37%
Total:596100%
Has Health Insurance:56494.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty12.3%29.0%39.0%39.5%41.6%31.6%26.9%29.4%41.2%20.1%25.3%16.9%18.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:3516.91%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):9545.89%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:7737.20%
Total:207100%
Early Childhood:3516.91%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):13062.80%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 71356 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 93 people with an annual payroll of $3,906,000. USPS data shows 128 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:128Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:219Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:128Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$904,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$3,906,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:93Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 71356 is located in Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana, within the Opelousas, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36660) and Louisiana's 4th and 5th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 83,384 people, about 0.41% of whom live in ZIP Code 71356. It covers 19.635 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.088 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Opelousas, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:36660Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:83,384Source: Census
MSA:Lafayette, LA MSASource: Census
Land Area:19.635 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.088 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04,05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12435.1, 14452.88 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2252250Source: Census
Place Name:Morrow CDP; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


71357 | | 71355

Schools in ZIP Code 71356


We could not locate which school district 71356 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.

North Central High School 6579 Hwy. 10
Washington, LA 70589
District: St. Landry Parish School DistrictNearby
Plaucheville Elementary School Hwy 1181 - School Loop 50
Plaucheville, LA 71362
District: Avoyelles Parish School DistrictNearby
Cottonport Elementary 950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
District: Avoyelles Parish School DistrictNearby
Central Southwest Alternative High School 1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
District: UnknownNearby
Bunkie Magnet High School 435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
District: Avoyelles Parish School DistrictNearby
St Joseph School K-12 3406 Hwy 107 S
Plaucheville, LA 71362
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary's Assumption School 850 Front St
Cottonport, LA 71327
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Anthony School 116 S Knoll Ave
Bunkie, LA 71322
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71356


Opelousas School Of Cosmetology 529 E Vine St
Opelousas, LA 70570
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana State University-Alexandria 8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria, LA 71302-9121
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana Academy Of Beauty 550 East Laurel Street
Eunice, LA 70535
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana State University-Eunice 2048 Johnson Hwy
Eunice, LA 70535
Type: Post Secondary
Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria 2800 S. Macarthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria 1505 Metro Dr Ste 1
Alexandria, LA 71301
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 March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov