71457 ZIP Code
Natchitoches, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 71457 |
| City/Town: | Natchitoches |
| County: | Natchitoches |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,608 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,057 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,509 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,660 |
| Median Home Value: | $182,600 |
| Land Area: | 269.7 sq miles
698.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 15.2 sq miles
39.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.7392, -93.0914 |
Population Information (71457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,608 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,349 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,259 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,721 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,665 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,680 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,043 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,314 | 12.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,259 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,871 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,520 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,172 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,423 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,314 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,141 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 485 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (71457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $182,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $797 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,660 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,249 | 79.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,411 | 20.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,012 | 54.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,237 | 45.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (71457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,185 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 381 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,187 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,177 | 34.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,961 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,500 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,302 | 15.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,677 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (71457 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,057 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,982 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,588 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,509 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (71457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,866 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,797 | 90.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,062 | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,232 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,094 | 72.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,105 | 21.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 587 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (71457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,415 | 44.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,670 | 49.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 70 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 182 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 299 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 972 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 627 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 506 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 250 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 80 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 155 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (71457 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,071 | 11.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,135 | 12.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,121 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 709 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,091 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,210 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 771 | 8.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,391 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 370 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 380 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (71457 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,024 | 81.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,062 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 178 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 208 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 220 | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (71457 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 364 | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 383 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 996 | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 127 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,376 | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 322 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 127 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 549 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 573 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,178 | 32.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 842 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 534 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 426 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (71457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (71457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,934 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,410 | 52.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,682 | 49.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,919 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (71457 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,060 | 65.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,055 | 33.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,193 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,155 | 12.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 744 | 8.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,151 | 23.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (71457 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,726 | 57.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 501 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 610 | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 531 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 542 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 432 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 407 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,864 | 16.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (71457 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 937 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,458 | 12.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,613 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,324 | 19.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,746 | 23.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 848 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 617 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 299 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 773 | 6.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (71457 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 116 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,179 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,447 | 29.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,938 | 42.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,794 | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 186 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (71457 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,976 | 32.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 235 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,957 | 64.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 41 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (71457 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 852 | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,321 | 35.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,181 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,895 | 20.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (71457 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 701 | 14.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 649 | 12.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 655 | 13.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 791 | 15.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,279 | 25.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 684 | 13.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 174 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 79 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (71457 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,380 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $377 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $797 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (71457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,249 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,316 | 35.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,110 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,808 | 19.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,337 | 36.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,524 | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,626 | 28.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.48 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (71457 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,763 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,842 | 49.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,486 | 35.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 303 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 964 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,603 | 47.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (71457 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,316 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 231 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 255 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,721 | 37.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,352 | 18.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,757 | 37.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (71457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,371 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,037 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,853 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,711 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 360 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,861 | 50.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,490 | 40.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (71457 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,709 | 80.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,319 | 16.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,537 | 58.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,616 | 37.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 610 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 166 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (71457 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,255 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 135 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 353 | 261.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 353 | 261.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 353 | 261.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 64 | 47.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 13.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 105 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 28 | 20.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (71457 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,887 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,231 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 656 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 275 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 195 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 142 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (71457 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,249 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,902 | 85.4% | 89.4% |
Natchitoches, LA71457