Monterey, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71354
Concordia Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,699
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $87,059
- Median income Above-median income area
- $120,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Monterey pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71354 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71354 covers 246.2 square miles in Monterey, Concordia Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,699 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71354 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,059 (46% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,769. Economic pressure is pronounced: 35.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 20.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,100 (32% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,099; owner occupancy is 80.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Concordia Parish, so 71354 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 71354
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monterey, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71354.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 71354, Monterey, 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
1,699
Population
246.2
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71354?
42.2
Median Age
57.7%
Male
42.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$87,059
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$34,769
Per Capita Income
35.6%
Poverty Rate
20.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71354 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Monterey, 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)
$87,059 Top 12% higher than 88% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
676housing units
676
Total Housing Units
454
Occupied Units
222
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,100
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,099
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 71354, employing approximately 111 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,090,000.
30
Businesses
111
Employees
$5.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 36.7% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 26.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.0% |
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 71354 vs 71316 →
ZIP 71354 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
- 71316 37
Acme (71316)
37 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71354 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71354, 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 (1,699 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 71354 in?
ZIP code 71354 (Monterey) is located in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. Concordia Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/concordia-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71354?
ZIP code 71354 in Monterey, LA has a population of 1,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71354?
The median household income in ZIP 71354 is $87,059, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71354?
The median home value in ZIP 71354 is $120,100, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71354?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71354 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71354?
ZIP code 71354 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71354?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71354 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (11), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71354?
In ZIP code 71354, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71354?
In ZIP code 71354, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71354?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71354 is 35.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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