Jena, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71342
LaSalle Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,533
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,154
- Median income Near-median income area
- $120,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,452. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,900 (32% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $684; owner occupancy is 76.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in LaSalle Parish, so 71342 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 21
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 19
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 19
Accommodation and food services
19 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 71342?
39.7
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
1.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,452
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71342 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Jena, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,154 Top 24% higher than 76% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,628housing units
3,628
Total Housing Units
3,086
Occupied Units
542
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,900
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71342, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,533 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71342 in?
ZIP code 71342 (Jena) is located in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana. LaSalle Parish 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.
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