PlainZIP

Melrose, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71452

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

57
2/sq mi
$321,900
Median home value
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Melrose pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71452 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71452 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melrose, Natchitoches County, Louisiana, home to just 57 residents across 28.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 71452, but per-capita income is $23,296. 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $321,900 for a typical home value (82% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 96.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Natchitoches County, so you can benchmark 71452 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 →

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 71452, Melrose, 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

57

Population

28.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71452?

29.2

Median Age

62.3%

Male

37.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 39.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 10.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$23,296

Per Capita Income

30.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.7%

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

What does housing look like?

142

Total Housing Units

26

Occupied Units

116

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.2%
Renter 3.8%

$321,900

Median Home Value

+82% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71452 vs 71416 →

ZIP 71452 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 71452 ranks #5 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
71416 Cloutierville, LA 842 3.3 mi
71456 Natchez, LA 1,223 4.5 mi
71454 Montgomery, LA 2,527 9.2 mi
71447 Lena, LA 1,469 12.4 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
71450 standard
Marthaville, LA
Pop: 1,070

Related Areas

Natchitoches County Melrose, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71452 in? ▼
ZIP code 71452 (Melrose) 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 71452? ▼
ZIP code 71452 in Melrose, LA has a population of 57 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71452? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71452 is $321,900, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71452? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71452 is African American at 39.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71452? ▼
In ZIP code 71452, 41.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.7% 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 71452? ▼
In ZIP code 71452, approximately 96.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71452? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71452 is 30.4% 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.