What city is ZIP code 71040?

ZIP code 71040 is in Homer, LA (Claiborne Parish).

What county is ZIP code 71040 in?

ZIP code 71040 is mostly in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.

How many people live in ZIP code 71040?

About 7,767 people live in the 71040 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 71040

Homer, LA, Claiborne Parish

Population

7,767

Land area

293.2sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Homer

ZIP 71040 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 71040 at a glance

ZIP 71040 (Homer) is 75% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
The median household income is $31,678, 48% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,600 (63% below Louisiana) and median rent is $717 a month.

Local data for ZIP 71040

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 71040, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$31,678

Poverty rate

33.7%

Median home value

$79,600

Median rent

$717/mo

Homeownership

70.3%

Bachelor's or higher

11.1%

Median age

40.7

Average commute

27.5 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

110

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,624

$71.6M annual payroll

PPP loans

$16.6M

243 loans

Campaign donations

$15.1K

1% D, 73% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 71040, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

454

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 32°F

57.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 71040, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

47.0%

U.S. 33.3% +13.7 pts

Diabetes

21.2%

U.S. 12.1% +9.1 pts

Smoking

24.5%

U.S. 12.8% +11.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.8%

U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 71040?: ZIP code 71040 is in Homer, LA (Claiborne Parish).
What county is ZIP code 71040 in?: ZIP code 71040 is mostly in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
How many people live in ZIP code 71040?: About 7,767 people live in the 71040 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.