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Waterproof, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71375

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

1,129
3/sq mi
$24,231
Median income
$59,200
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waterproof pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71375 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71375 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waterproof, Tensas County, Louisiana, home to just 1,129 residents across 342.1 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71375 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,231 (59% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $12,335. 56.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.9%. Median home value sits at $59,200 (67% below the state average), median rent at $469 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing Tensas County, letting you compare 71375 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 71375, Waterproof, 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

1,129

Population

342.1

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71375?

37.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 27.1%
African American 63.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$24,231

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$12,335

Per Capita Income

56.3%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71375 ranks nationally

Waterproof, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,231 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

539

Total Housing Units

312

Occupied Units

227

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$59,200

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$469

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 71375, employing approximately 61 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,738,000.

5

Businesses

61

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 71375 vs 71326 →

ZIP 71375 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71375 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71326 Clayton, LA 1,164 9.6 mi
71366 Saint Joseph, LA 1,974 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tensas County

71357 standard
Newellton, LA
Pop: 2,149
71366 standard
Saint Joseph, LA
Pop: 1,974

Related Areas

Tensas County Waterproof, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71375 in? ▼
ZIP code 71375 (Waterproof) 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 71375? ▼
ZIP code 71375 in Waterproof, LA has a population of 1,129 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71375? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71375 is $24,231, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71375? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71375 is $59,200, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71375? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71375 is African American at 63.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71375? ▼
ZIP code 71375 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 61 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71375? ▼
In ZIP code 71375, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 71375? ▼
In ZIP code 71375, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71375? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71375 is 56.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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