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Natchitoches, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71457

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

27,809
41/sq mi
$46,668
Median income
$197,000
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Natchitoches pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71457 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71457 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Natchitoches, Natchitoches County, Louisiana, with 27,809 residents across 685.0 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71457 reports a modest median household income of $46,668 (22% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,831. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $197,000 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $820 per month, and 56.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 71457 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Natchitoches County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 71457

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Natchitoches, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71457.

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 71457, Natchitoches, 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

27,809

Population

685.0

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71457?

35.0

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 44.8%
African American 47.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$46,668

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$28,831

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71457 ranks nationally

Natchitoches, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,668 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

12,078

Total Housing Units

9,957

Occupied Units

2,121

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.2%
Renter 43.8%

$197,000

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$820

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71457 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 177
2021 +5.7% 187
2022 +9.0% 204
2023 +9.1% 223
2024 +1.9% 227

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 690 business establishments in ZIP 71457, employing approximately 9,849 people with a combined annual payroll of $429,154,000.

690

Businesses

9,849

Employees

$429.2M

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 102 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 99 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 90 13.0%
Finance and insurance 63 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 63 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 8.0%
Construction 51 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 7.3%
Wholesale trade 22 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 2.5%
Information 15 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 10 1.4%
Manufacturing 9 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%
Educational services 4 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.4%

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 71457 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 71457 ranks the most populous - 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
71414 Clarence, LA 238 6.8 mi
71456 Natchez, LA 1,223 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Natchitoches County

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
71031 standard
Goldonna, LA
Pop: 1,064

Related Areas

Natchitoches County Natchitoches, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71457 in? ▼
ZIP code 71457 (Natchitoches) 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 71457? ▼
ZIP code 71457 in Natchitoches, LA has a population of 27,809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71457? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71457 is $46,668, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71457? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71457 is $197,000, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71457? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71457 is African American at 47.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71457? ▼
ZIP code 71457 has 690 business establishments employing approximately 9,849 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71457? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71457 are: Retail trade (102), Health care and social assistance (99), Accommodation and food services (90). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71457? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71457 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71457? ▼
In ZIP code 71457, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 71457? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71457 is 19.3 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 71457? ▼
In ZIP code 71457, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71457? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71457 is 26.7% 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.