| City: | Urania, Louisiana |
| Parish: | La Salle Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:55:52 AM |
| Population: | 1,157 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 318 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.8592, -92.2874 |
| Land Area: | 3.934 sq mi |
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Urania sits in rural La Salle Parish, Louisiana, a small community of 1,157 residents served entirely by PO Box mail delivery. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative delivery method across the community. The post office maintains 167 PO Boxes for 236 households, with 71% of homes relying on boxes for all mail.
Urania's population includes a significant institutional component. Of the 1,157 residents, 517 live in institutionalized group quarters, accounting for 45% of the total population. This institutional presence shapes the community's demographics and service patterns. The remaining residents live in 236 occupied homes, 84% of which are owner-occupied.
Mail reaches Urania through an unusual delivery pattern for a PO Box classified ZIP. While most mail goes to the 167 PO Boxes, the community also has one Highway Contract route serving E Hardtner Dr. This Highway delivery pattern is uncommon and indicates contract carrier service rather than traditional rural or city routes. General Delivery service is also available at the post office.
The community's demographics tell the story of working-class rural Louisiana. Median household income stands at $67,500. Just 6.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. The population is diverse: 56% White, 21% Some Other Race, 12% Asian, and 8% Black. An unusually high number of residents (156 workers) are employed in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, suggesting proximity to industrial or distribution operations.
Urania occupies just 0.018 square miles of territory, making it one of Louisiana's smallest PO Box ZIPs by geographic area. The compact footprint combined with the institutional population and Highway contract delivery creates a unique postal service configuration. Median age is 33.1 years. Housing is affordable, with median home values at $104,000 and median rent at $1,042.
All mail to Urania residents must be addressed to PO Boxes. Use the format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Urania, LA 71480General Delivery is available for those without a PO Box.
Only one street appears in postal records: E Hardtner Dr, served by a Highway Contract route rather than traditional delivery.
ZIP Code 71480 has 1,157 residents and 236 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 33.1 years, younger than the state (38.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 68.3% male and 31.7% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (55.7%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.1%, which is much higher than the state average (6.9%), and Asian share is much higher than the state average (1.9%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (3.1%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,157Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,186Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 294.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $67,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 236Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $104,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.71Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,326 | 1,226 | 1,124 | 1,119 | 1,119 | 1,194 | 1,297 | 1,404 | 1,314 | 1,464 | 1,338 | 1,219 | 1,186 |
| Decennial Census | 1,324 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,157 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.1
Male Median Age: 31.1
Female Median Age: 41.1
| 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 | 17 | 27 | 21 | 52 | 132 | 126 | 83 | 86 | 52 | 40 | 19 | 25 | 37 | 30 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 8 |
| Female | 14 | 11 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 7 |
| Total | 31 | 38 | 47 | 72 | 152 | 155 | 111 | 112 | 79 | 63 | 41 | 55 | 61 | 57 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 15 |
| White: | 645 | 46.34% |
| Black: | 88 | 6.32% |
| Hispanic:* | 267 | 19.18% |
| Asian: | 143 | 10.27% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 245 | 17.60% |
| Total: | 1,392 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 790 | 68.28% | 31.1 years |
| Females: | 367 | 31.72% | 41.1 years |
| Total: | 1,157 | 100% | 33.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,185 | 99.92% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.08% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 1,186 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,186 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $67,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $25,921 (62.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,250. Family households earn a median of $72,222 versus $30,833 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,389). By gender, male median income is $56,944 and female is $40,250, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,694 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 18.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (33.9%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,579 | $50,500 | $38,182 | $40,583 | $36,667 | $37,115 | $37,292 | $47,361 | $46,250 | $12,358 | $28,333 | $54,375 | $67,500 |
| Median Family Income | $51,902 | $54,737 | $52,986 | $57,917 | $44,643 | $55,750 | $45,357 | $59,286 | $75,938 | $79,167 | $80,833 | $75,625 | $72,222 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,250 | $15,000 | $14,297 | $14,500 | $15,227 | $14,079 | $14,635 | $0 | $18,750 | $11,575 | $25,909 | $28,429 | $30,833 |
| Median Male Income | $45,250 | $51,250 | $48,542 | $46,339 | $0 | $45,357 | $37,361 | $45,556 | $49,063 | $56,250 | $43,333 | $54,821 | $56,944 |
| Median Female Income | $30,417 | $38,125 | $36,250 | $45,417 | $0 | $36,176 | $35,909 | $37,500 | $45,125 | $31,786 | $34,167 | $35,938 | $40,250 |
| Employed: | 180 | 16.92% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 1.50% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 868 | 81.58% |
| Total: | 1,064 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 45 | 25.00% |
| Service: | 3 | 1.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 22 | 12.22% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 49 | 27.22% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 61 | 33.89% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 180 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $104,000, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $47,000 (82.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,300. The median gross rent is $1,042, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $579 (125.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,042. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.23% (32.93% with a mortgage, 67.07% free-and-clear) and renters 12.77% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.01%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $57,000 | $52,500 | $60,500 | $50,000 | $52,000 | $58,300 | $59,200 | $66,900 | $75,700 | $47,300 | $77,800 | $84,100 | $104,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 8 | 33.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 11 | 45.83% |
| $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: | 5 | 20.83% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $463 | $328 | $311 | $340 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $850 | $1,075 | $1,042 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 54 | 28.72% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 110 | 58.51% |
| Renter Occupied: | 24 | 12.77% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 188 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 188 | 78.99% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 50 | 21.01% |
| Total Housing Units: | 238 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 190 | 79.83% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 48 | 20.17% |
| Total Housing Units: | 238 | 100% |
In 2023, 6.30% 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 63.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%). Public coverage is 50.00%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.90%, which is on par with the state rate (14.20%), up 2.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (49.38%). College enrollment is 8.13%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 70 | 7.49% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 270 | 28.91% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 351 | 37.58% |
| Some college, no degree: | 162 | 17.34% |
| Associate's degree: | 22 | 2.36% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 36 | 3.85% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 23 | 2.46% |
| Total: | 934 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 594 | 63.60% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 59 | 6.32% |
| Private Insurance: | 295 | 48.20% |
| Public Insurance: | 264 | 43.14% |
| No Insurance: | 53 | 8.66% |
| Total: | 612 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 559 | 91.34% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.8% | 2.6% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 10.3% | 12.3% | 24.3% | 19.7% | 22.0% | 27.6% | 20.0% | 8.3% | 7.9% |
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: | 2 | 1.25% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 66 | 41.25% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 79 | 49.38% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 8.13% |
| Total: | 160 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 1.25% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 145 | 90.63% |
ZIP Code 71480 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 110 people with an annual payroll of $8,857,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 177Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,168,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,857,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 110Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 71480 is located in La Salle 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 71480. It covers 3.934 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.016 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: | 3.934 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.016 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: | 2277490Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Urania town; LouisianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 71480 is in the La Salle 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 February 1, 2026.