71416 ZIP Code — Cloutierville, LA

Natchitoches County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71416 is located in Cloutierville, Louisiana, within Natchitoches County. It covers approximately 74.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,012 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71416

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 $86,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $40,000. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71416 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,012

population

74.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71416 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71416

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71416. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cloutierville	Acceptable
Cloutierville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71456 Natchez (8.6 mi) 71454 Montgomery (9.7 mi) 71447 Lena (10 mi) 71468 Provencal (11.9 mi) 71417 Colfax (12.6 mi) 71457 Natchitoches (16 mi) 71404 Atlanta (17.3 mi) 71497 Natchitoches (19.4 mi) 71423 Dry Prong (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,012
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	74.77 sq mi
Water area	2.21 sq mi
Latitude	31.5449
Longitude	-92.8741
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	87.4%	67.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	6.9%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,012

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$40,000

Median household income

$26,599

Per capita income

$86,900

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

47.1%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

332

Housing units

5.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

129

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	24.3%
18 and over	766	75.7%
65 and over	256	25.3%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.1%

Black or African American 19%

Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

Other race 9.5%

Two or more races 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	636	56.1%
Black or African American	215	19%
Hispanic or Latino	121	10.7%
Other race	108	9.5%
Two or more races	38	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	87.4%	67.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	6.9%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 8.1%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	8.1%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$40,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.8%

$50k–$100k 36.1%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,900
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	47.1%
Renter occupied	52.9%
Vacant	28.5%
Single-family detached	59.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	22.7%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	50.0%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	39.5%
2 vehicles	25.7%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	74.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	164	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	3	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	60	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	155	40.6%
Households with children under 18	85	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	38.5%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	35.5%
Married	58.2%	43.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	1.5%	15.9%
Divorced	4.2%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 79.4%

Some college, no degree 6.7%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	1.6%
Elementary school	37	28.9%
High school	41	32.0%
College / grad school	48	37.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.4%

Transportation & utilities 23.5%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Retail trade 9.8%

Public administration 3.2%

Construction 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Professional & management 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	5.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	50.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.6%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	0.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.0%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 22.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	12.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	836	82.6%
Spanish	10	1.2%
Other Indo-European	10	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,007	99.5%
Born in same state	924	91.3%
Born in different state	766	75.7%
Foreign born	83	8.2%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.5%
Not a US citizen	4	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	127	12.5%
French	37	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	1.8%
German	17	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	66.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71416

What city is ZIP code 71416 in?

ZIP code 71416 is primarily assigned to Cloutierville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71416 in?

ZIP code 71416 falls within Natchitoches County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71416?

5% 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 71416 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 71416 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71416 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 71416 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 71416 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 71416 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71416 in?

ZIP code 71416 observes the CST timezone.