PlainZIP

Marthaville, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71450

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

1,070
7/sq mi
$44,055
Median income
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marthaville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71450 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71450 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marthaville, Natchitoches County, Louisiana, home to just 1,070 residents across 164.6 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71450 reports a modest median household income of $44,055 (26% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $26,293. Poverty here runs at 13.3%, with unemployment measured at 0.9%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71450, plus 6 more within Natchitoches County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 71450, Marthaville, 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

1,070

Population

164.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71450?

38.6

Median Age

37.6%

Male

62.4%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 67.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%

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?

$44,055

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$26,293

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71450 ranks nationally

Marthaville, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,055 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

560

Total Housing Units

362

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 71450, employing approximately 48 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,018,000.

14

Businesses

48

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 35.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 21.4%

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 71450 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 71450 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 71450 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71450 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71065 Pleasant Hill, LA 1,232 5.9 mi
71406 Belmont, LA 216 6.3 mi
71063 Pelican, LA 748 10.8 mi
71469 Robeline, LA 2,792 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Natchitoches County

71457 standard
Natchitoches, LA
Pop: 27,809
71411 standard
Campti, LA
Pop: 2,875
71469 standard
Robeline, LA
Pop: 2,792
71070 standard
Saline, LA
Pop: 1,833
71456 standard
Natchez, LA
Pop: 1,223
71031 standard
Goldonna, LA
Pop: 1,064

Related Areas

Natchitoches County Marthaville, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71450 in? ▼
ZIP code 71450 (Marthaville) is located in Natchitoches County, Louisiana. Natchitoches County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/natchitoches-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71450? ▼
ZIP code 71450 in Marthaville, LA has a population of 1,070 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71450? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71450 is $44,055, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71450? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71450 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71450? ▼
ZIP code 71450 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 48 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71450? ▼
In ZIP code 71450, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 71450? ▼
In ZIP code 71450, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71450? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71450 is 13.3% 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.