PlainZIP

Newellton, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71357

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

2,149
3/sq mi
$28,750
Median income
$81,600
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

2th 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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $18,978. 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.3%. The typical home here is valued at $81,600 (54% below the state average); renters pay a median of $547 monthly, and 66.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. The state and national benchmarks above give 71357's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71357?

54.7

Median Age

42.7%

Male

57.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 33.0%
African American 63.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
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?

$28,750

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$18,978

Per Capita Income

36.1%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71357 ranks nationally

Newellton, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$28,750 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,129

Total Housing Units

683

Occupied Units

446

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$81,600

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Tensas County Newellton, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71357 in? ▼
ZIP code 71357 (Newellton) is located in Tensas County, Louisiana. Tensas County 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.

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