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Natchez, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71456

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

1,223
13/sq mi
$86,875
Median income
$269,100
Median home value
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Natchez pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71456 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71456 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Natchez, Natchitoches County, Louisiana, home to just 1,223 residents across 96.3 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71456 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,875 (46% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $60,734. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.0%. The typical home here is valued at $269,100 (52% above the state average); renters pay a median of $317 monthly, and 83.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71456, 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 71456, Natchez, 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

1,223

Population

96.3

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71456?

54.4

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 44.1%
African American 33.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$86,875

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$60,734

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71456 ranks nationally

Natchez, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,875 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%

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

What does housing look like?

741

Total Housing Units

524

Occupied Units

217

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$269,100

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$317

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 71456, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $959,000.

15

Businesses

35

Employees

$959K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 26.7%

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 71456 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 71456 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 71456 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 71456 ranks the highest of 4 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
71452 Melrose, LA 57 4.5 mi
71416 Cloutierville, LA 842 7.8 mi
71454 Montgomery, LA 2,527 7.8 mi
71457 Natchitoches, LA 27,809 10.2 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
71450 standard
Marthaville, LA
Pop: 1,070
71031 standard
Goldonna, LA
Pop: 1,064

Related Areas

Natchitoches County Natchez, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71456 in? ▼
ZIP code 71456 (Natchez) 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 71456? ▼
ZIP code 71456 in Natchez, LA has a population of 1,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71456? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71456 is $86,875, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71456? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71456 is $269,100, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71456? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71456 is White at 44.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71456? ▼
ZIP code 71456 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71456? ▼
In ZIP code 71456, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% 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 71456? ▼
In ZIP code 71456, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71456? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71456 is 21.1% 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.