PlainZIP

Saint Joseph, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71366

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

1,974
5/sq mi
$48,977
Median income
$107,700
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Joseph 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
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71366 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71366 covers 420.0 square miles in Saint Joseph, Tensas County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,974 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71366 reports a modest median household income of $48,977 (18% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,412. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 15.7%. On housing, the median home value is $107,700 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $703 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Tensas County, so you can benchmark 71366 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 71366

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Joseph, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71366.

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 71366, Saint Joseph, 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

1,974

Population

420.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71366?

50.7

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 62.5%
African American 36.4%
Asian 0.1%
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?

$48,977

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$28,412

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71366 ranks nationally

Saint Joseph, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,977 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,115

Total Housing Units

583

Occupied Units

532

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$107,700

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$703

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 38 business establishments in ZIP 71366, employing approximately 270 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,218,000.

38

Businesses

270

Employees

$10.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 23.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 15.8%
Wholesale trade 4 10.5%
Construction 3 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.9%

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 71366 vs 71375 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71375 Waterproof, LA 1,129 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tensas County

71357 standard
Newellton, LA
Pop: 2,149
71375 standard
Waterproof, LA
Pop: 1,129

Related Areas

Tensas County Saint Joseph, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71366 in? ▼
ZIP code 71366 (Saint Joseph) 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 71366? ▼
ZIP code 71366 in Saint Joseph, LA has a population of 1,974 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71366? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71366 is $48,977, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71366? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71366 is $107,700, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71366? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71366 is White at 62.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71366? ▼
ZIP code 71366 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71366? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71366 are: Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (6), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71366? ▼
In ZIP code 71366, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 71366? ▼
In ZIP code 71366, 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 71366? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71366 is 19.0% 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.