PlainZIP

Chatham, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71226

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

1,638
4/sq mi
$49,669
Median income
$86,100
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71226 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71226 covers 390.0 square miles in Chatham, Jackson County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,638 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71226 reports a modest median household income of $49,669 (17% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,942. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.6%. The typical home here is valued at $86,100 (51% below the state average); renters pay a median of $734 monthly, and 78.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 71226 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 71226

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chatham, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71226.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 71226, Chatham, 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

1,638

Population

390.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71226?

48.9

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 71.6%
African American 21.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$49,669

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$29,942

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71226 ranks nationally

Chatham, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,669 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

925

Total Housing Units

649

Occupied Units

276

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$86,100

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$734

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 18 business establishments in ZIP 71226, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,471,000.

18

Businesses

156

Employees

$5.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 22.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 16.7%

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 71226 vs 71238 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71238 Eros, LA 2,807 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

71251 standard
Jonesboro, LA
Pop: 9,051
71268 standard
Quitman, LA
Pop: 2,819
71247 standard
Hodge, LA
Pop: 1,175

Related Areas

Jackson County Chatham, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71226 in? ▼
ZIP code 71226 (Chatham) is located in Jackson County, Louisiana. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71226? ▼
ZIP code 71226 in Chatham, LA has a population of 1,638 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71226? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71226 is $49,669, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71226? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71226 is $86,100, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71226? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71226 is White at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71226? ▼
ZIP code 71226 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71226? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71226 are: Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71226? ▼
In ZIP code 71226, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71226? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71226 is 33.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71226? ▼
In ZIP code 71226, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71226? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71226 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.