Columbia, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71418
Caldwell Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,295
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $40,785
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,259. The poverty rate is 32.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,500 (48% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $744; owner occupancy is 66.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Caldwell Parish, so 71418 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 71418
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71418.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71418?
34.2
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
1.4%
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?
$40,785
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$27,259
Per Capita Income
32.8%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71418 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Columbia, 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)
$40,785 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
2,741housing units
2,741
Total Housing Units
2,039
Occupied Units
702
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,500
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71418, 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 (6,295 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 71418 in?
ZIP code 71418 (Columbia) is located in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. Caldwell Parish 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.
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