71002 ZIP Code — Ashland, LA

Natchitoches County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71002 is located in Ashland, Louisiana, within Natchitoches County. It covers approximately 27.17 square miles and serves a population of 155 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

155

population

27.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71002 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71002

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71070 Saline (9 mi) 71016 Castor (11 mi) 71034 Hall Summit (11.4 mi) 71019 Coushatta (14.2 mi) 71411 Campti (14.7 mi) 71031 Goldonna (15 mi) 71045 Jamestown (16.3 mi) 71068 Ringgold (18.3 mi) 71008 Bienville (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	155
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	27.17 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	32.1050
Longitude	-93.1310
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

155

Population

People per sq mi

54.9

Median age

$41,827

Median household income

$33,659

Per capita income

$116,800

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

57.3%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

108

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15	9.7%
18 and over	140	90.3%
65 and over	40	25.8%
Median age	54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.3%

Black or African American 10.3%

Two or more races 9.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%

Group	Count	%
White	112	72.3%
Black or African American	16	10.3%
Two or more races	15	9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	7.7%

Household income

$15k–$25k 21.3%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 27.0%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	21.3%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	27.0%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	1.1%
$100k–$150k	25.8%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
Median income	$41,827

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 60.8%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,800
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	57.3%
Renter occupied	42.7%
Vacant	39.0%
Single-family detached	56.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	24.0%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	26.7%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	69.9%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	46.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	82.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	30	33.7%
Female householder, no spouse	8	9.0%
Households with children under 18	21	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	32.6%
Average household size	1.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	11.3%
Married	52.9%	84.9%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.8%
Divorced	13.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 61.4%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 50.0%

Education & healthcare 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 13.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Professional & management 7.4%

Public administration 7.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.2%
Service	5.9%
Sales & office	2.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.8%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	30.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	119.3

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	33.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.0%
65 and over	55.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.4%
Public insurance	60.6%
No insurance	18.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	155	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	155	100.0%
Born in same state	155	100.0%
Born in different state	135	87.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	41	26.5%
French	10	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.4%
Internet access	73.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71002

What city is ZIP code 71002 in?

ZIP code 71002 is primarily assigned to Ashland, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71002 in?

ZIP code 71002 falls within Natchitoches County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71002 have a large veteran population?

34% of civilians in ZIP code 71002 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 71002 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 71002 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71002 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 71002 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71002?

The median home value in ZIP code 71002 is $116,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 71002 in?

ZIP code 71002 observes the CST timezone.