ZIP Code 71440 in Joyce, LA

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Joyce, Louisiana
Names to Avoid:
East Winnfield, Gorhamtown
Parish:Winn Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:1:55:05 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:318
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:31.9379, -92.5858
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71440 - Joyce, LA

ZIP Code 71440, Joyce

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationWinn County, LA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points57 (1 homes, 9 businesses)
PO Boxes47
Also Known AsGorhamtown, East Winnfield
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 71483
Key Facts
  • Joyce is a PO Box-only ZIP code with 47 boxes serving the local community and no residential street delivery
  • The post office serves 9 businesses in an area with minimal geographic coverage
  • Highway 84 contains the only street delivery points, with 3 records for locations along this route
  • Gorhamtown and East Winnfield are acceptable mailing names that share this ZIP code
  • This is classified as a Small Town Hub with medium confidence, suggesting it provides PO Box service for surrounding areas

Postal Service

The ZIP code covers a minimal geographic footprint, reflecting its role as a postal designation rather than a traditional town boundary. Highway 84 is the sole street with delivery points in the system, with 3 records for locations along this route. The post office also serves the nearby communities of Gorhamtown and East Winnfield, which are recognized as acceptable mailing names but don't have separate postal facilities.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor

The single street record—Highway 84 East—reflects Joyce's position as a corridor community rather than a traditional town grid. This highway designation is typical for unincorporated postal hubs that serve scattered rural populations along major routes.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 71440 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 159 people with an annual payroll of $10,229,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:54Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,787,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$10,229,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:159Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 71440 is located in Winn Parish, Louisiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 71440. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:2238880Source: Census
Place Name:Joyce CDP; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


71441 | | 71439

Schools in ZIP Code 71440


We could not locate which school district 71440 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.

Winnfield Primary School 401 South St. John Street
Winnfield, LA 71483
District: Winn Parish School DistrictNearby
Winnfield High School 631 Thomas Mill Road
Winnfield, LA 71483
District: Winn Parish School DistrictNearby
Winnfield Middle School 685 Thomas Mill Road
Winnfield, LA 71483
District: Winn Parish School DistrictNearby
Dodson High School 305 Jones Street
Dodson, LA 71422
District: Winn Parish School DistrictNearby
Calvin High School 223 Second Street
Calvin, LA 71410
District: Winn Parish School DistrictNearby
Old Bethel Christian Academy 1468 Hwy 547
Clarks, LA 71415
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Marys Catholic School 1101 E 5th St
Natchitoches, LA 71457
District: Private SchoolNearby
Oasis Of Love Christian Academy 7681 Hwy 1 Byp
Natchitoches, LA 71457
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71440


Northwestern State University Of Louisiana 175 Sam Sibley Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
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
Pineville Beauty School 1008 Main Street
Pineville, LA 71360-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana College 1140 College Dr
Pineville, LA 71359
Type: Post Secondary
Central Louisiana Technical Community College 516 Murray Street
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 January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • 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: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov