ZIP code 71040
Where is ZIP code 71040?
Homer, Louisiana
Claiborne Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71040 belongs to Homer, Louisiana in Claiborne Parish. 71040 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 318. About 7,767 people live in the 71040 area, where the median household income is $31,678. The closest ZIP codes are 71003 (Athens, 9 mi south), 71048 (Lisbon, 9.5 mi northeast) and 71038 (Haynesville, 10.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 71040 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Homer |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Claiborne Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.7749, -93.0288 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 710 |
Population and income in 71040
| Population | 7,767 · higher than 67% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 26 · lower than 72% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.7 years · higher than 59% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $31,678 · lower than 93% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,278 |
| Below the poverty line | 34% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $79,600 · lower than 93% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $717 a month |
| Housing units | 3,497 |
| Households | 2,547 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 293.15 sq mi (plus 9.34 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71040. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71040
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71003 | Athens, LA | 9 mi S | Standard |
| 71048 | Lisbon, LA | 9.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 71038 | Haynesville, LA | 10.8 mi N | Standard |
| 71079 | Summerfield, LA | 15.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 71001 | Arcadia, LA | 16.3 mi S | Standard |
| 71028 | Gibsland, LA | 17.1 mi S | Standard |
| 71055 | Minden, LA | 18 mi SW | Standard |
| 71058 | Minden, LA | 18.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71072 | Shongaloo, LA | 20.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 71024 | Dubberly, LA | 20.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 71275 | Simsboro, LA | 21.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 71235 | Dubach, LA | 21.1 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71040 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71040
123 MAIN ST
HOMER LA 71040
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Arizona and Aycock: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71040-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71040?
- 71040 is a Homer, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71040 in?
- ZIP code 71040 is in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71040 in?
- 71040 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71040?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71040 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71040?
- About 7,767 people live in ZIP code 71040, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71040?
- The median household income in 71040 is $31,678 a year, lower than 93% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71040?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71040 are 71003 (Athens, 9 miles), 71048 (Lisbon, 9.5 miles), 71038 (Haynesville, 10.8 miles) and 71079 (Summerfield, 15.8 miles).