PlainZIP

Keatchie, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71046

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

1,351
6/sq mi
$52,679
Median income
$84,000
Median home value
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71046 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71046 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Keatchie, De Soto County, Louisiana, home to just 1,351 residents across 232.9 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71046 reports a modest median household income of $52,679 (12% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $25,971. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 16.4%. The typical home here is valued at $84,000 (53% below the state average); renters pay a median of $774 monthly, and 89.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing De Soto County, letting you compare 71046 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 71046, Keatchie, 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

1,351

Population

232.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71046?

40.4

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 67.9%
African American 20.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$52,679

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$25,971

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

16.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71046 ranks nationally

Keatchie, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,679 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 45.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

What does housing look like?

439

Total Housing Units

392

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$84,000

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$774

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 71046, employing approximately 55 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,764,000.

11

Businesses

55

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Utilities 3 27.3%

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 71046 vs 71047 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71047 Keithville, LA 12,203 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in De Soto County

71052 standard
Mansfield, LA
Pop: 10,259
71078 standard
Stonewall, LA
Pop: 5,546
71049 standard
Logansport, LA
Pop: 3,460
71032 standard
Grand Cane, LA
Pop: 2,164
71027 standard
Frierson, LA
Pop: 1,585
71030 standard
Gloster, LA
Pop: 1,537

Related Areas

De Soto County Keatchie, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71046 in? ▼
ZIP code 71046 (Keatchie) is located in De Soto County, Louisiana. De Soto County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/de-soto-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71046? ▼
ZIP code 71046 in Keatchie, LA has a population of 1,351 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71046? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71046 is $52,679, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71046? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71046 is $84,000, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71046? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71046 is White at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71046? ▼
ZIP code 71046 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 55 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71046? ▼
In ZIP code 71046, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 71046? ▼
In ZIP code 71046, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71046? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71046 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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