Natchitoches, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71457
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,809
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,668
- Median income Below-median income area
- $197,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71457 (Natchitoches, LA) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.9 in 2023 to 227.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71457 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,831. The poverty rate is 26.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $197,000 (11% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $820; 56.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Natchitoches Parish, so 71457 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 71457
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Natchitoches, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71457.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71457?
35.0
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
1.6%
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?
$46,668
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$28,831
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71457 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Natchitoches, 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)
$46,668 28th percentile higher than 28% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,078housing units
12,078
Total Housing Units
9,957
Occupied Units
2,121
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,000
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71457
Natchitoches (71457)
27,809 residents
- 71456 1,223
Natchez (71456)
1,223 residents
- 71414 238
Clarence (71414)
238 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71457 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71457, 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 (27,809 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 71457 in?
ZIP code 71457 (Natchitoches) is located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Natchitoches Parish 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.
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