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Natchitoches County
Clarence, LA
71414
71414 ZIP Code — Clarence, LA
Natchitoches County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71414 is located in
Clarence ,
Louisiana ,
within Natchitoches County .
It covers approximately 0.69 square miles and serves a population of
327 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71414
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 $53,800. Renters make up the majority at 74%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $21,776. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 59% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (21%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71414 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
327
Population density
474 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
069
Geography
Land area
0.69 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
31.8158
Longitude
-93.0169
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
89.5%
67.1%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
1.8%
18.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
8.8%
12.2%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$21,776
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count %
Under 18 70 21.4%
18 and over 257 78.6%
65 and over 82 25.1%
Median age 25.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
97.2%
Group Count %
Black or African American 318 97.2%
White 9 2.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
89.5%
67.1%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
1.8%
18.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
8.8%
12.2%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.0%
4.7%
Range % of households
Under $10k 9.8%
$15k–$25k 51.0%
$25k–$35k 9.8%
$35k–$50k 12.7%
$50k–$75k 1.0%
$75k–$100k 4.9%
$100k–$150k 10.8%
Median income $21,776
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value
Median home value $53,800
Median rent / month $934
Owner occupied 26.5%
Renter occupied 73.5%
Vacant 29.2%
Single-family detached 69.4%
Large apartment buildings 0.0%
Mobile homes 22.2%
Median rooms 5.4
Avg household size (owned) 5.37
Year built
Era %
2020 or later 0.0%
2010–2019 3.5%
2000–2009 3.5%
1990–1999 8.3%
1980–1989 43.8%
1970–1979 1.4%
1960–1969 39.6%
1950–1959 0.0%
1940–1949 0.0%
1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units
No bedroom (studio) 0.0%
1 bedroom 12.5%
2 bedrooms 27.8%
3 bedrooms 53.5%
4 bedrooms 6.3%
5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households
No vehicle 1.0%
1 vehicle 68.6%
2 vehicles 25.5%
3 or more 4.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type %
Utility gas 32.4%
Electricity 67.6%
Households & families
Household type Count %
Married-couple family 32 31.4%
Cohabiting couple 18 17.6%
Male householder, no spouse 7 6.9%
Female householder, no spouse 45 44.1%
Households with children under 18 42 41.2%
Households with seniors (65+) 42 41.2%
Average household size 3.21
Marital status
Status Male Female
Never married 52.3% 43.9%
Married 28.2% 28.1%
Separated 4.7% 16.7%
Widowed 4.7% 7.0%
Divorced 10.1% 4.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric %
HS diploma or higher 85.6%
Bachelor's or higher 1.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count %
Nursery / preschool 0 0.0%
Kindergarten 0 0.0%
Elementary school 19 41.3%
High school 27 58.7%
College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
24.4%
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Transportation & utilities
12.8%
Public administration
3.0%
Professional & management
2.4%
Occupation
Category %
Management, business & arts 5.5%
Service 49.4%
Sales & office 26.8%
Natural resources & construction 0.0%
Production & transportation 18.3%
Employment type
Type %
Private sector 94.5%
Government 5.5%
Self-employed 0.0%
Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method %
Drive alone 96.8%
Carpool 0.6%
Public transit 0.0%
Walk 2.5%
Work from home 0.0%
Other means 0.0%
Avg commute (minutes) 29.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
32.3%
Income support
Source % of households
Social Security 45.1%
Retirement income 18.6%
Supplemental Security 1.0%
Cash public assistance 24.5%
Food stamps / SNAP 58.8%
Health indicators
Condition %
Obesity 47.8%
High blood pressure 51.8%
High cholesterol 37.3%
Diabetes 20.8%
Heart disease 8.0%
Stroke 5.9%
Asthma 11.4%
Arthritis 30.7%
Kidney disease 4.6%
Pulmonary disease 8.7%
Cancer 6.0%
Behavior / access %
Smoking 23.7%
Binge drinking 12.8%
No physical activity 39.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep 43.1%
Depression 22.0%
Fair or poor health 27.3%
Poor mental health 17.6%
Poor physical health 15.5%
No health insurance 17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup) 84.2%
Visited dentist 49.1%
Cholesterol screening 92.3%
Teeth loss 23.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count %
Civilian veterans 6 2.3%
Disability %
Any disability 19.9%
Under 18 0.0%
18–64 years 14.3%
65 and over 48.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type %
Private insurance 40.1%
Public insurance 65.4%
No insurance 12.8%
Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count %
English only 282 86.2%
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) 327 100.0%
Born in same state 327 100.0%
Born in different state 293 89.6%
Foreign born 0 0.0%
Naturalized citizen 0 0.0%
Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Technology access
Metric % of households
Computer access 31.2%
Internet access 60.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71414
What city is ZIP code 71414 in?
ZIP code 71414 is primarily assigned to Clarence, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71414 in?
ZIP code 71414 falls within Natchitoches County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 71414 mostly rentals?
74% of occupied units in ZIP code 71414 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71414?
34% of residents in ZIP code 71414 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 71414 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 71414 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 71414 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 71414 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 71414 in?
ZIP code 71414 observes the CST timezone.
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