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.

327
population
0.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71414 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71414

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City Status
Clarence Acceptable
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
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
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

327
Population
474
People per sq mi
25.9
Median age
$21,776
Median household income
$16,854
Per capita income
$53,800
Median home value
$934
Median monthly rent
26.5%
Home ownership
34.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
69
Housing units
1.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
27
Under 5
18
5
5–9
3
7
10–14
4
6
15–19
4
35
20–24
24
26
25–34
18
3
35–44
2
5
45–54
4
23
55–59
15
10
60–64
6
37
65–74
25
10
75–84
6
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187021.4%
18 and over25778.6%
65 and over8225.1%
Median age25.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 97.2%
White 2.8%
GroupCount%
Black or African American31897.2%
White92.8%

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%
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%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.8%
$15k–$25k51.0%
$25k–$35k9.8%
$35k–$50k12.7%
$50k–$75k1.0%
$75k–$100k4.9%
$100k–$150k10.8%
Median income$21,776

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.4%
$50k–$100k 33.3%
$100k–$150k 22.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$53,800
Median rent / month$934
Owner occupied26.5%
Renter occupied73.5%
Vacant29.2%
Single-family detached69.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes22.2%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)5.37

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.5%
2000–20093.5%
1990–19998.3%
1980–198943.8%
1970–19791.4%
1960–196939.6%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom12.5%
2 bedrooms27.8%
3 bedrooms53.5%
4 bedrooms6.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.0%
1 vehicle68.6%
2 vehicles25.5%
3 or more4.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas32.4%
Electricity67.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3231.4%
Cohabiting couple1817.6%
Male householder, no spouse76.9%
Female householder, no spouse4544.1%
Households with children under 184241.2%
Households with seniors (65+)4241.2%
Average household size3.21

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married52.3%43.9%
Married28.2%28.1%
Separated4.7%16.7%
Widowed4.7%7.0%
Divorced10.1%4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%
Some HS, no diploma 10.8%
HS graduate 55.7%
Some college, no degree 15.5%
Associate's degree 13.4%
Bachelor's degree 1.0%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.6%
Bachelor's or higher1.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1941.3%
High school2758.7%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.4%
Manufacturing 23.2%
Education & healthcare 23.2%
Transportation & utilities 12.8%
Retail trade 11.0%
Public administration 3.0%
Professional & management 2.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts5.5%
Service49.4%
Sales & office26.8%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation18.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector94.5%
Government5.5%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone96.8%
Carpool0.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.5%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.7

Poverty

All people 34.3%
Under 18 years 77.1%
18 and over 22.6%
Married-couple families 9.4%
Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.1%
Retirement income18.6%
Supplemental Security1.0%
Cash public assistance24.5%
Food stamps / SNAP58.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity47.8%
High blood pressure51.8%
High cholesterol37.3%
Diabetes20.8%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke5.9%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis30.7%
Kidney disease4.6%
Pulmonary disease8.7%
Cancer6.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.7%
Binge drinking12.8%
No physical activity39.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep43.1%
Depression22.0%
Fair or poor health27.3%
Poor mental health17.6%
Poor physical health15.5%
No health insurance17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)84.2%
Visited dentist49.1%
Cholesterol screening92.3%
Teeth loss23.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans62.3%
Disability%
Any disability19.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years14.3%
65 and over48.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance40.1%
Public insurance65.4%
No insurance12.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only28286.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)327100.0%
Born in same state327100.0%
Born in different state29389.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access31.2%
Internet access60.8%

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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