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Center Point, LA

Census-designated place in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 71323.

Population

580

Land area

4.7sq mi

People per sq mi

123

ZIP codes

1

Center Point and its ZIP codes

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Center Point at a glance

  • The median household income is $14,655, 76% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,200 (15% below Louisiana).

Local data for Center Point, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Center Point, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$14,655

Poverty rate

80.3%

Median home value

$184,200

Homeownership

94.0%

Bachelor's or higher

14.1%

Median age

51.3

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (129), Swedish Americans (9), Japanese Americans (8).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Avoyelles Parish. PPP loans are for Center Point.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$42,879

9,785 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,360

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$266M

FY 2026, $6,700 per person

PPP loans

$527K

25 loans, 80 jobs reported

Avoyelles Parish economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Center Point, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone94.4%
  • Carpooled5.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Environment and hazard risk

Center Point, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

280

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

752

4.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 37°F

57.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Center Point, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.0%

U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts

Diabetes

20.3%

U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts

Smoking

22.3%

U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.0%

U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts

ZIP codes in Center Point

1 in or overlapping Center Point. Population shown

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Cities near Center Point

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DevilleCensus-designated place7.5 mi13.1
Fifth WardCensus-designated place9.5 mi5.2
EchoCensus-designated place9.9 mi1.7
MarksvilleCity12 mi4.8
PinevilleCity13 mi12.6
HessmerVillage15 mi0.8
MansuraTown16 mi2.9
AlexandriaCity16 mi28.5
LecompteTown16 mi1.1
BallTown16 mi8
CheneyvilleTown17 mi1
WoodworthTown18 mi8.9
CreolaVillage20 mi0.4
MoreauvilleVillage20 mi3
CottonportTown20 mi2
BunkieCity20 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Center Point, LA in?
Center Point is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Center Point, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Center Point include 71323.
What is the population of Center Point, LA?
About 580 people live in Center Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Center Point?
Nearby places include Deville (7.5 mi), Fifth Ward (9.5 mi), Echo (9.9 mi), Marksville (12 mi), Pineville (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023