71226 ZIP Code — Chatham, LA

Jackson County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71226 is located in Chatham, Louisiana, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 146.45 square miles and serves a population of 2,134 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71226

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $65,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $42,358. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71226 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,134

population

146.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71226 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71226

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chatham	Acceptable
Chatham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71238 Eros (7.7 mi) 71251 Jonesboro (13.1 mi) 71473 Sikes (13.8 mi) 71292 West Monroe (15.8 mi) 71225 Calhoun (17.9 mi) 71422 Dodson (18.2 mi) 71268 Quitman (18.2 mi) 71227 Choudrant (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,134
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	146.45 sq mi
Water area	6.37 sq mi
Latitude	32.2569
Longitude	-92.4438
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	55.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	29.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,134

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$42,358

Median household income

$23,820

Per capita income

$65,200

Median home value

$685

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

981

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

215

25–34

241

35–44

100

149

45–54

167

55–59

60–64

127

65–74

141

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	412	19.3%
18 and over	1,722	80.7%
65 and over	388	18.2%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.2%

Black or African American 23.5%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,457	67.2%
Black or African American	510	23.5%
Two or more races	132	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	35	1.6%
Other race	35	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	55.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	29.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 27.2%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	27.2%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$42,358

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.2%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 2.3%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,200
Median rent / month	$685
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	33.8%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	30.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	27.0%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	48.9%
2 vehicles	15.7%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.3%
Electricity	62.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Wood	11.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	319	39.5%
Cohabiting couple	23	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	246	30.4%
Female householder, no spouse	220	27.2%
Households with children under 18	172	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	299	37.0%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	40.0%
Married	38.3%	37.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	11.0%
Divorced	17.9%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	9.5%
Kindergarten	33	9.2%
Elementary school	142	39.8%
High school	67	18.8%
College / grad school	81	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Professional & management 12.7%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Other services 10.7%

Retail trade 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Construction 7.9%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	26.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	7.4%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 10.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.6%
Retirement income	36.8%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	46.9%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	50.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.7%
Public insurance	58.9%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,980	92.8%
Spanish	35	1.8%
Other Indo-European	35	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,099	98.4%
Born in same state	2,099	98.4%
Born in different state	1,633	76.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	426	20%
Italian	228	10.7%
French	34	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	0.6%
Dutch	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71226

What city is ZIP code 71226 in?

ZIP code 71226 is primarily assigned to Chatham, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71226 in?

ZIP code 71226 falls within Jackson County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71226 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 71226 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71226?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71226?

The median home value in ZIP code 71226 is $65,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71226?

Health data for ZIP code 71226 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71226 in?

ZIP code 71226 observes the CST timezone.