PlainZIP

Columbia, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71418

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

6,295
7/sq mi
$40,785
Median income
$91,500
Median home value
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71418 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71418 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbia, Caldwell County, Louisiana, home to 6,295 residents across 886.6 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71418 reports a modest median household income of $40,785 (32% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,259. The poverty rate stands at 32.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. The typical home here is valued at $91,500 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $744 monthly, and 66.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Caldwell County, so you can benchmark 71418 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 71418

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71418.

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 71418, Columbia, 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

6,295

Population

886.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71418?

34.2

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 24.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$40,785

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$27,259

Per Capita Income

32.8%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71418 ranks nationally

Columbia, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,785 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,741

Total Housing Units

2,039

Occupied Units

702

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$91,500

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$744

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 143 business establishments in ZIP 71418, employing approximately 1,608 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,763,000.

143

Businesses

1,608

Employees

$63.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 18.2%
Retail trade 24 16.8%
Health care and social assistance 24 16.8%
Construction 13 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 10 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.3%
Finance and insurance 7 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 4.2%
Manufacturing 5 3.5%
Information 4 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.1%

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 71418 vs 71435 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71435 Grayson, LA 3,979 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Caldwell County

71435 standard
Grayson, LA
Pop: 3,979
71441 standard
Kelly, LA
Pop: 618

Related Areas

Caldwell County Columbia, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71418 in? ▼
ZIP code 71418 (Columbia) is located in Caldwell County, Louisiana. Caldwell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caldwell-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71418? ▼
ZIP code 71418 in Columbia, LA has a population of 6,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71418? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71418 is $40,785, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71418? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71418 is $91,500, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71418? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71418 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71418? ▼
ZIP code 71418 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 1,608 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71418? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71418 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71418? ▼
In ZIP code 71418, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71418? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71418 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71418? ▼
In ZIP code 71418, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71418? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71418 is 32.8% 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.