Newellton, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71357
Tensas Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,149
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $28,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $81,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newellton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71357 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71357 covers 716.3 square miles in Newellton, Tensas Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,149 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71357 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,750 (52% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,978. The poverty rate is 36.1%, 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 $81,600 (54% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $547; owner occupancy is 66.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Louisiana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 71357.
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 71357
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newellton, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71357.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
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 71357, Newellton, 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
2,149
Population
716.3
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71357?
54.7
Median Age
42.7%
Male
57.3%
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?
$28,750
Median Household Income
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$18,978
Per Capita Income
36.1%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71357 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Newellton, 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)
$28,750 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
1,129housing units
1,129
Total Housing Units
683
Occupied Units
446
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$81,600
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$547
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 71357, employing approximately 116 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,628,000.
26
Businesses
116
Employees
$4.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 23.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71357, 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 (2,149 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 71357 in?
ZIP code 71357 (Newellton) is located in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. Tensas Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tensas-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71357?
ZIP code 71357 in Newellton, LA has a population of 2,149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71357?
The median household income in ZIP 71357 is $28,750, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71357?
The median home value in ZIP 71357 is $81,600, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71357?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71357 is African American at 63.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71357?
ZIP code 71357 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71357?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71357 are: Retail trade (6), Wholesale trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71357?
In ZIP code 71357, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 71357?
In ZIP code 71357, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71357?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71357 is 36.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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