ZIP Code 71357

ZIP code 71357 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 716.3 square miles in Newellton, Tensas County, Louisiana. The area is home to 2,149 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71357 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71357 sits at $28,750 (52% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $18,978. The poverty rate stands at 36.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $81,600 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $547 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71357 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 71357 sits relative to Louisiana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →