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ZIP code 71362: Plaucheville, LA

71362 is a ZIP code in Plaucheville, Louisiana, mainly in Avoyelles Parish. About 2,233 people live here.

Population
2,233
Median household income
$44,464
Typical home value
$160,800+3.4% in 12 months
Median rent
$611gross, per month
Median age
35.8
Homeowners
85%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 71362 details

CityPlaucheville
StateLouisiana
CountyAvoyelles Parish (also partly St. Landry Parish)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area70 sq mi, plus 0.3 sq mi of water
Population density32 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher15.5% of adults 25+
Average commute52.9 minutes
Center coordinates30.89912, -91.96106

Median rent in 71362 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$608/mo
2 bedrooms$510/mo
3 bedrooms$721/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 71362

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
71329Dupont, LA2.2 mi—
71356Morrow, LA5.9 mi596
71333Evergreen, LA6.6 mi381
71369Simmesport, LA6.8 mi2,518
71327Cottonport, LA6.9 mi5,941
71339Hamburg, LA7.5 mi0
71345Lebeau, LA11.8 mi34
71322Bunkie, LA12.9 mi5,356

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 71362?

A typical home in ZIP code 71362 is worth about $160,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $44,464 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Louisiana average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $160,800 homeWhat can a $44,464 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 71362

What city is ZIP code 71362?

ZIP code 71362 is in Plaucheville, LA, in Avoyelles Parish.

What county is ZIP code 71362 in?

71362 is mainly in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, and partly in St. Landry Parish.

What is the population of ZIP code 71362?

About 2,233 people live in ZIP code 71362, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 71362 in?

71362 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.