Jonesville, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71343
Catahoula Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,678
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,927
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jonesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71343 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71343 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jonesville, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, home to 7,678 residents across 1347.0 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71343 reports a modest median household income of $48,927 (18% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,322. The poverty rate is 26.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,900 (47% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $895; owner occupancy is 82.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Catahoula Parish, so 71343 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 71343
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jonesville, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71343.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 13
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Wholesale trade 12
Wholesale trade
12 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 71343, Jonesville, 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
7,678
Population
1347.0
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71343?
38.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
0.6%
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?
$48,927
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$23,322
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71343 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Jonesville, 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)
$48,927 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
3,548housing units
3,548
Total Housing Units
2,533
Occupied Units
1,015
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,900
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$895
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 144 business establishments in ZIP 71343, employing approximately 971 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,248,000.
144
Businesses
971
Employees
$36.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 27.1% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 3.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 3.5% |
| Construction | 4 | 2.8% |
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 71343 vs 71377 →
ZIP 71343 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71343
Jonesville (71343)
7,678 residents
- 71354 1,699
Monterey (71354)
1,699 residents
- 71377 112
Wildsville (71377)
112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71343 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71343, 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 (7,678 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 71343 in?
ZIP code 71343 (Jonesville) is located in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. Catahoula Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/catahoula-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71343?
ZIP code 71343 in Jonesville, LA has a population of 7,678 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71343?
The median household income in ZIP 71343 is $48,927, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71343?
The median home value in ZIP 71343 is $93,900, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71343?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71343 is White at 71.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71343?
ZIP code 71343 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 971 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71343?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71343 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (39), Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71343?
In ZIP code 71343, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 71343?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71343 is 28.8 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 71343?
In ZIP code 71343, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71343?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71343 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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