ZIP Code 71375

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Waterproof · Tensas County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71375 in Waterproof, Louisiana has a population of 1,129. The median household income is $24,231, which is 68% below the national average. Median home value is $59,200, 79% below the US average. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71375 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 342.1 square miles in Waterproof, Tensas County, Louisiana. The area is home to 1,129 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71375 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71375 sits at $24,231 (59% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $12,335. The poverty rate stands at 56.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $59,200 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $469 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71375 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Tensas County, so you can benchmark 71375 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,129

Population

342.1

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$24,231

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$12,335

Per Capita Income

56.3%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

Housing

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)

Local Business Landscape

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
71326 Clayton, LA 1,164 9.6 mi
71366 Saint Joseph, LA 1,974 10.2 mi

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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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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