71326 ZIP Code — Clayton, LA

Concordia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71326 is located in Clayton, Louisiana, within Concordia County. It covers approximately 67.05 square miles and serves a population of 718 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71326

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 is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,014. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71326 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

718

population

67.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71326

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clayton	Acceptable
Clayton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71368 Sicily Island (9.8 mi) 71334 Ferriday (10.1 mi) 71375 Waterproof (12.5 mi) 71336 Gilbert (14.8 mi) 71366 Saint Joseph (15 mi) 71378 Wisner (15 mi) 71243 Fort Necessity (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	718
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	67.05 sq mi
Water area	1.56 sq mi
Latitude	31.7946
Longitude	-91.5449
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	58.4%	62.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	23.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	13.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

718

Population

People per sq mi

56.3

Median age

$47,014

Median household income

$25,080

Per capita income

Median home value

$444

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

30.2%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

450

Housing units

21.4%

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	118	16.4%
18 and over	600	83.6%
65 and over	214	29.8%
Median age	56.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.4%

Black or African American 48.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	353	48.4%
Black or African American	353	48.4%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.6%
Two or more races	12	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	62.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	23.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	13.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 23.3%

$10k–$15k 13.7%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 5.4%

$75k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.3%
$10k–$15k	13.7%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	5.4%
$75k–$100k	29.6%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
Median income	$47,014

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.8%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$444
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	33.9%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	11.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.2%
Electricity	58.5%
Propane / LP gas	27.8%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	53	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	132	39.4%
Households with children under 18	60	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	51.0%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.9%	24.6%
Married	63.5%	42.9%
Separated	6.7%	4.8%
Widowed	3.6%	18.6%
Divorced	10.3%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 22.2%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	6.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	68	50.7%
High school	4	3.0%
College / grad school	54	40.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 23.2%

Retail trade 21.3%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Other services 8.6%

Construction 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.1%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.2

Poverty

All people 30.2%

Under 18 years 44.1%

18 and over 27.5%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.0%
Retirement income	8.7%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	10.2%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	68.2%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	674	93.9%
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)	718	100.0%
Born in same state	718	100.0%
Born in different state	484	67.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	6.5%
Italian	42	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71326

What city is ZIP code 71326 in?

ZIP code 71326 is primarily assigned to Clayton, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71326 in?

ZIP code 71326 falls within Concordia County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71326 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 71326 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71326?

30% of residents in ZIP code 71326 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71326 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 71326 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 71326 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 71326 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 71326 in?

ZIP code 71326 observes the CST timezone.