Fifth Ward
Census-designated place in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Fifth Ward is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, with 921 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Echo, 4.9 miles W.
- 921residents (2020 Census)
- 72 ftelevation · 22 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.5 km²
- 177 / sq mipopulation density
- 71341ZIP code
About Fifth Ward
Fifth Ward is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fifth Ward had a population of 921.
Fifth Ward is located along Louisiana Highway 1, 7 miles (11 km) west of Marksville, the parish seat, and 23 miles (37 km) southeast of Alexandria.
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Living in Fifth Ward
- Median household income
- $51,279
- Median rent
- $888/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Fifth Ward had 921 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 921 |
|---|---|
| Density | 177 per sq mi (68 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fifth Ward at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Avoyelles Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 921 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.20 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1207° N, 92.1584° W |
| ZIP code | 71341 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2225545 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fifth Ward
- Echo4.9 mi W
- Hessmer5.1 mi SE
- Marksville5.5 mi E
- Mansura7.3 mi SE
- Center Point9.6 mi N
- Cheneyville10.9 mi SW
- Cottonport11.1 mi SE
- Bunkie11.7 mi S
- Evergreen12.0 mi S
- Moreauville12.0 mi SE
- Lecompte14.5 mi W
- Plaucheville14.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Fifth Ward
What county is Fifth Ward in?
Fifth Ward is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Fifth Ward, LA?
921 people lived in Fifth Ward at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fifth Ward, LA?
The ZIP code of Fifth Ward is 71341.
What is the elevation of Fifth Ward?
72 feet (22 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fifth Ward?
Echo (4.9 mi), Hessmer (5.1 mi), Marksville (5.5 mi), Mansura (7.3 mi), Center Point (9.6 mi).
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