ZIP code 71256
Where is ZIP code 71256?
Lillie, Louisiana
Union Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71256 belongs to Lillie, Louisiana in Union Parish. 71256 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 codes 318 and 870. About 678 people live in the 71256 area, where the median household income is $43,611. The closest ZIP codes are 71749 (Junction City, 4.9 mi northwest), 71277 (Spearsville, 5.7 mi east) and 71079 (Summerfield, 8.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 71256 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lillie |
| Also accepted | Junction City |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Union Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 318, 870 |
| Coordinates | 32.9529, -92.6858 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71256
| Population | 678 · lower than 80% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 13 · lower than 86% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.5 years · higher than 92% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $43,611 · lower than 76% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,753 |
| Below the poverty line | 32% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.3% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $54,400 · lower than 98% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $611 a month |
| Housing units | 332 |
| Households | 292 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 52.44 sq mi (plus 2.16 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71256. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71749 | Junction City, AR | 4.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 71277 | Spearsville, LA | 5.7 mi E | Standard |
| 71079 | Summerfield, LA | 8.1 mi W | Standard |
| 71222 | Bernice, LA | 9.2 mi S | Standard |
| 71048 | Lisbon, LA | 13.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 71730 | El Dorado, AR | 17.6 mi N | Standard |
| 71731 | El Dorado, AR | 17.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 71235 | Dubach, LA | 17.8 mi S | Standard |
| 71750 | Lawson, AR | 20.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71765 | Strong, AR | 22 mi NE | Standard |
| 71038 | Haynesville, LA | 22.3 mi W | Standard |
| 71040 | Homer, LA | 23.4 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71256
123 MAIN ST
LILLIE LA 71256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts JUNCTION CITY as the city name for 71256. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71256?
- 71256 is a Lillie, Louisiana ZIP code. Junction City is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 71256 in?
- ZIP code 71256 is in Union Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71256 in?
- 71256 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71256 use area codes 318 and 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71256?
- About 678 people live in ZIP code 71256, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71256?
- The median household income in 71256 is $43,611 a year, lower than 76% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71256 are 71749 (Junction City, 4.9 miles), 71277 (Spearsville, 5.7 miles), 71079 (Summerfield, 8.1 miles) and 71222 (Bernice, 9.2 miles).