Saint Joseph, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71366
Tensas Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,974
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,977
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,412. Unemployment is 15.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,700 (39% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $703; owner occupancy is 80.6%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Tensas Parish, so 71366 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 71366
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Joseph, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71366.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71366?
50.7
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
0.1%
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?
$48,977
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$28,412
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71366 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Saint Joseph, 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)
$48,977 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
1,115housing units
1,115
Total Housing Units
583
Occupied Units
532
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,700
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71366, 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 (1,974 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 71366 in?
ZIP code 71366 (Saint Joseph) 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 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.
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