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Jena, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71342

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

7,533
19/sq mi
$72,154
Median income
$120,900
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jena pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71342 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71342 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jena, LaSalle County, Louisiana, home to 7,533 residents across 394.4 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71342 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,154 (21% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $34,452. Poverty here runs at 13.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $120,900 (32% below the state average); renters pay a median of $684 monthly, and 76.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing LaSalle County, letting you compare 71342 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 71342

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jena, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71342.

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 71342, Jena, 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

7,533

Population

394.4

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71342?

39.7

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 74.5%
African American 20.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$72,154

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$34,452

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

35.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71342 ranks nationally

Jena, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,154 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,628

Total Housing Units

3,086

Occupied Units

542

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$120,900

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$684

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 245 business establishments in ZIP 71342, employing approximately 2,350 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,069,000.

245

Businesses

2,350

Employees

$98.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 59 24.1%
Retail trade 36 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 21 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 19 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 19 7.8%
Construction 17 6.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 16 6.5%
Finance and insurance 15 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 2.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.0%
Wholesale trade 4 1.6%
Information 4 1.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.6%
Manufacturing 3 1.2%

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 71342 vs 71371 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71371 Trout, LA 2,151 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in LaSalle County

71465 standard
Olla, LA
Pop: 3,139
71371 standard
Trout, LA
Pop: 2,151
71480 standard
Urania, LA
Pop: 1,324
71479 standard
Tullos, LA
Pop: 738

Related Areas

LaSalle County Jena, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71342 in? ▼
ZIP code 71342 (Jena) is located in LaSalle County, Louisiana. LaSalle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lasalle-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71342? ▼
ZIP code 71342 in Jena, LA has a population of 7,533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71342? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71342 is $72,154, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71342? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71342 is $120,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71342? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71342 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71342? ▼
ZIP code 71342 has 245 business establishments employing approximately 2,350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71342? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71342 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (59), Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71342? ▼
In ZIP code 71342, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 71342? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71342 is 35.5 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 71342? ▼
In ZIP code 71342, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71342? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71342 is 13.8% 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.