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ZIP Code 71261
Mer Rouge, Louisiana

ZIP code 71261 is in Mer Rouge, located in Morehouse County, Louisiana, within the Bastrop metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 1,449. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $33,333, and about 4% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
1,449
Census ZCTA
County
Morehouse
FIPS 22067
Median income (est.)
$33,333
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
126.571 mi²
+ 1.178 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityMer Rouge, LA
CountyMorehouse County (FIPS 22067)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Bastrop, LA Micro Area (12820)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.772404, -91.69833
Land / Water Area126.571 mi² land · 1.178 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 540 individual tax returns filed in 71261 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
40.7%
$25K–$50K
27.8%
$50K–$75K
11.1%
$75K–$100K
5.6%
$100K–$200K
11.1%
$200K+
3.7%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 41% of 71261's total adjusted gross income, from 4% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($33,333) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 71261's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$33,333
▲ 24.4%
Filers earning $200K+
3.7%
▲ 0.2 pt
Total filers
540
▼ 6.9%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71261/soi?year=… $28K 2020 $27K 2021 $33K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 71261 ZCTA.

2000
1,609
 
2010
1,684
▲ +4.7%
2020
1,449
▼ -14.0%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number216032
City AliasesMer Rouge

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71261 in?

ZIP code 71261 is in Morehouse County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22067).

What city is ZIP code 71261?

The primary USPS city for 71261 is Mer Rouge, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 71261 in?

71261 is part of the Bastrop, LA Micro Area (MSA code 12820).

What is the population of ZIP code 71261?

The 2020 Census population of 71261 was 1,449 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71261?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71261 is about $33,333, with around 4% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.