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ZIP Code 71362
Plaucheville, Louisiana

ZIP code 71362 is in Plaucheville, located in Avoyelles County, Louisiana. Its 2020 Census population was 2,221. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $44,375, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
2,221
Census ZCTA
County
Avoyelles
FIPS 22009
Median income (est.)
$44,375
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
51.517 mi²
+ 0.104 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityPlaucheville, LA
CountyAvoyelles County (FIPS 22009)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates30.899117, -91.96106
Land / Water Area51.517 mi² land · 0.104 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 890 individual tax returns filed in 71362 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
32.6%
$25K–$50K
22.5%
$50K–$75K
12.4%
$75K–$100K
12.4%
$100K–$200K
18.0%
$200K+
2.2%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 15% of 71362's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($44,375) 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 71362's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$44,375
▲ 1.4%
Filers earning $200K+
2.2%
▲ 2.2 pt
Total filers
890
▲ 1.1%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71362/soi?year=… $42K 2020 $44K 2021 $44K 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 71362 ZCTA.

2000
1,816
 
2010
2,169
▲ +19.4%
2020
2,221
▲ +2.4%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number217111
City AliasesBodoc, Choupique, Plaucheville

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71362 in?

ZIP code 71362 is in Avoyelles County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22009).

What city is ZIP code 71362?

The primary USPS city for 71362 is Plaucheville, LA.

What is the population of ZIP code 71362?

The 2020 Census population of 71362 was 2,221 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71362?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71362 is about $44,375, with around 2% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.