71415 ZIP Code — Clarks, LA

Caldwell County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71415 is located in Clarks, Louisiana, within Caldwell County. It covers approximately 0.43 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71415

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $28,816. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 71415 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

255

population

0.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71415 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71415

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71415. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarks	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	255
Population density	593 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	0.43 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.0344
Longitude	-92.1382
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

255

Population

593

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$28,816

Median household income

$24,765

Per capita income

Median home value

$768

Median monthly rent

54.0%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

Housing units

4.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	11.4%
18 and over	226	88.6%
65 and over	40	15.7%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.5%

Black or African American 44.5%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Group	Count	%
White	125	47.5%
Black or African American	117	44.5%
Two or more races	13	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	8	3%

Household income

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 31.5%

$25k–$35k 29.0%

$35k–$50k 3.2%

$50k–$75k 3.2%

$75k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	31.5%
$25k–$35k	29.0%
$35k–$50k	3.2%
$50k–$75k	3.2%
$75k–$100k	1.6%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$28,816

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 55.2%

$50k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$768
Owner occupied	54.0%
Renter occupied	46.0%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	65.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	31.4%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	37.9%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	4.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	50.0%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.7%
Electricity	50.0%
Wood	15.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35	28.2%
Cohabiting couple	20	16.1%
Male householder, no spouse	23	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	46	37.1%
Households with children under 18	7	5.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	22.6%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	6.9%
Married	26.6%	32.7%
Separated	10.9%	2.0%
Widowed	1.6%	9.9%
Divorced	22.7%	48.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 58.3%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	4.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Public administration 18.1%

Retail trade 15.5%

Other services 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Construction 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.6%
Service	52.6%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.5

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 7.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.9%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	17.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

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	23	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	17.2%
18–64 years	27.4%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.4%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	15.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	239	93.7%
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)	255	100.0%
Born in same state	254	99.6%
Born in different state	190	74.5%
Foreign born	1	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	44	17.3%
Italian	19	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.6%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71415

What city is ZIP code 71415 in?

ZIP code 71415 is primarily assigned to Clarks, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71415 in?

ZIP code 71415 falls within Caldwell County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71415 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 71415 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71415?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71415 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 71415 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71415?

The median household income in ZIP code 71415 is $28,816, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71415 in?

ZIP code 71415 observes the CST timezone.