PlainZIP

Jonesville, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71343

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

7,678
6/sq mi
$48,927
Median income
$93,900
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $23,322. Local economic indicators show a 26.7% poverty rate alongside 9.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $93,900 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $895 per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Catahoula County, letting you compare 71343 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 71343

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jonesville, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71343.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71343?

38.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 71.4%
African American 27.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$23,322

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71343 ranks nationally

Jonesville, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,927 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,548

Total Housing Units

2,533

Occupied Units

1,015

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$93,900

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71343 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71377 Wildsville, LA 112 9.5 mi
71354 Monterey, LA 1,699 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Catahoula County

71340 standard
Harrisonburg, LA
Pop: 1,710
71368 standard
Sicily Island, LA
Pop: 1,459
71425 standard
Enterprise, LA
Pop: 214
71401 standard
Aimwell, LA
Pop: 117

Related Areas

Catahoula County Jonesville, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71343 in? ▼
ZIP code 71343 (Jonesville) is located in Catahoula County, Louisiana. Catahoula County 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.

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