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Natchitoches County
Goldonna, LA
71031
71031 ZIP Code — Goldonna, LA
Natchitoches County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71031 is located in
Goldonna ,
Louisiana ,
within Natchitoches County .
It covers approximately 119.43 square miles and serves a population of
767 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71031
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 $80,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $40,250. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 71031 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
767
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
069
Geography
Land area
119.43 sq mi
Water area
8.59 sq mi
Latitude
31.9994
Longitude
-92.9077
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
74.2%
67.1%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
12.5%
18.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
13.2%
12.2%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$40,250
Median household income
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 157 20.5% 18 and over 610 79.5% 65 and over 323 42.1% Median age 60.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 735 95.8% Asian 29 3.8% Two or more races 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
74.2%
67.1%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
12.5%
18.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
13.2%
12.2%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.0%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 6.6% $15k–$25k 13.6% $25k–$35k 20.8% $35k–$50k 20.2% $50k–$75k 13.0% $75k–$100k 6.3% $100k–$150k 11.1% $150k–$200k 4.2% Median income $40,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $80,700 Median rent / month $897 Owner occupied 87.0% Renter occupied 13.0% Vacant 33.5% Single-family detached 64.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.9% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 12.8% 1990–1999 17.6% 1980–1989 29.5% 1970–1979 14.4% 1960–1969 11.2% 1950–1959 3.4% 1940–1949 1.0% 1939 or earlier 6.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.2% 2 bedrooms 22.6% 3 bedrooms 55.3% 4 bedrooms 14.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.9% 1 vehicle 27.7% 2 vehicles 43.7% 3 or more 27.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 27.7% Electricity 58.4% Propane / LP gas 5.1% Fuel oil 7.2% Wood 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 181 54.5% Cohabiting couple 7 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 75 22.6% Female householder, no spouse 69 20.8% Households with children under 18 30 9.0% Households with seniors (65+) 197 59.3% Average household size 2.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.0% 13.9% Married 53.6% 65.4% Separated 0.6% 3.9% Widowed 8.0% 8.4% Divorced 16.9% 8.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.5% Bachelor's or higher 16.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 22 18.2% Elementary school 74 61.2% High school 22 18.2% College / grad school 3 2.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Professional & management
3.5%
Public administration
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.0% Service 17.1% Sales & office 25.4% Natural resources & construction 20.2% Production & transportation 12.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 91.7% Government 6.1% Self-employed 2.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 65.8% Carpool 32.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.3% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 40.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
26.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.4% Retirement income 38.3% Supplemental Security 6.6% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 8.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 41.0% High cholesterol 39.6% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.5% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.8% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 32.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 27.4% Fair or poor health 20.9% Poor mental health 17.7% Poor physical health 14.4% No health insurance 14.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.1% Visited dentist 55.4% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 19.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 103 16.9%
Disability % Any disability 28.0% Under 18 12.7% 18–64 years 20.2% 65 and over 42.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.5% Public insurance 75.5% No insurance 6.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 747 97.4% Spanish 34 4.6% Other Indo-European 5 0.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 29 3.9% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 729 95.0% Born in same state 728 94.9% Born in different state 629 82.0% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 38 5.0% Not a US citizen 36 94.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 162 21.1% Italian 81 10.6%
Ancestry Count % French 77 10% German 9 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.3% Internet access 69.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71031
What city is ZIP code 71031 in?
ZIP code 71031 is primarily assigned to Goldonna, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71031 in?
ZIP code 71031 falls within Natchitoches County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 71031 have an older population?
42% of residents in ZIP code 71031 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 71031 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 71031 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 71031 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 71031 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71031?
21% of residents in ZIP code 71031 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 71031 in?
ZIP code 71031 observes the CST timezone.
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