PlainZIP

Goldonna, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71031

Natchitoches County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,064
3/sq mi
$50,718
Median income
$87,200
Median home value
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Goldonna pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71031 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71031 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Goldonna, Natchitoches County, Louisiana, home to just 1,064 residents across 380.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71031 reports a modest median household income of $50,718 (15% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $25,293. Local economic indicators show a 23.5% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $87,200 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $1,352 per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Natchitoches County, letting you compare 71031 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71031, Goldonna, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,064

Population

380.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71031?

48.9

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$50,718

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$25,293

Per Capita Income

23.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71031 ranks nationally

Goldonna, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,718 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

523

Total Housing Units

337

Occupied Units

186

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$87,200

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,352

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 71031, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,557,000.

7

Businesses

25

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71031 vs 71410 →

ZIP 71031 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71031 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71410 Calvin, LA 124 8.4 mi
71070 Saline, LA 1,833 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Natchitoches County

71457 standard
Natchitoches, LA
Pop: 27,809
71411 standard
Campti, LA
Pop: 2,875
71469 standard
Robeline, LA
Pop: 2,792
71070 standard
Saline, LA
Pop: 1,833
71456 standard
Natchez, LA
Pop: 1,223
71450 standard
Marthaville, LA
Pop: 1,070

Related Areas

Natchitoches County Goldonna, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71031 in? ▼
ZIP code 71031 (Goldonna) is located in Natchitoches County, Louisiana. Natchitoches County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/natchitoches-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71031? ▼
ZIP code 71031 in Goldonna, LA has a population of 1,064 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71031? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71031 is $50,718, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71031? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71031 is $87,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71031? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71031 is White at 94.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71031? ▼
ZIP code 71031 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71031? ▼
In ZIP code 71031, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71031? ▼
In ZIP code 71031, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71031? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71031 is 23.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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