| ZIP Code | 71362 |
| ZIP Code Name | Plaucheville |
| Primary County | Saint Landry Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 1,996 |
| Area Code(s) | 318 / 337 |
| Current Time | CDT |
71362 is a United States ZIP Code located in Plaucheville Louisiana. Portions of 71362 are also in . 71362 is primarily within Saint Landry Parish with some portions in Avoyelles Parish. 71362 is within the LaFayette Area.
71362 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Louisiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 71362 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 71362 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71362 is White. The current unemployment level in 71362 is 6.0%.
| Population | 1,996 |
| Population Growth Rate | 18.53% |
| Population Density | 23 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 783 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $52,609 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $56,580 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 95.08% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.51% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,874 | 95.08% |
| Black | 54 | 2.74% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 338 | 63.53% |
| Black | 187 | 35.15% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.56% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 42 | 4.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 78 | 9.18% |
| High School Diploma | 508 | 59.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 10 | 1.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 39 | 4.59% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 62 | 7.29% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 11.53% |
| Masters Degree | 4 | 0.47% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.82% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 30.87277412,-91.92816925 |
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| Regions | LaFayette AreaAlexandria Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Opelousas, LA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 87 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a: 20F to 25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 73k - Southern Holocene Meander Belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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