71434 ZIP Code — Gorum, LA
Natchitoches County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71434 is located in Gorum, Louisiana, within Natchitoches County. It covers approximately 2.49 square miles and serves a population of 47 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.
47
population
2.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71434 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71434
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gorum | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47 |
| Population density | 19 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.4661 |
| Longitude | -92.9418 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 318 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
47
Population
19
People per sq mi
62.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$21,600
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
29
Housing units
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
3
2
20–24
3
4
45–54
5
0
55–59
1
4
60–64
5
1
65–74
1
6
75–84
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5 | 10.6% |
| 18 and over | 42 | 89.4% |
| 65 and over | 18 | 38.3% |
| Median age | 62.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 95.7% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 4.3% |
Household income
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
64.7%
$100k–$150k
29.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 64.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.4% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
35.3%
$100k–$150k
52.9%
$200k–$300k
11.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 41.4% |
| Single-family detached | 58.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 41.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 48.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.1% |
| 3 or more | 52.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 88.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.3% | 0.0% |
| Married | 73.7% | 82.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 17.4% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
13.5%
HS graduate
27.0%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.3%
Graduate / professional
18.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 3 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 9 | 75.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
50.0%
Retail trade
27.8%
Professional & management
22.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.0% |
| Service | 22.2% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 27.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 50.0% |
| Government | 50.0% |
| 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) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.1% |
| Retirement income | 64.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
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 | 8 | 19.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.2% |
| 65 and over | 50.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.4% |
| Public insurance | 61.7% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42 | 89.4% |
| 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) | 47 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 47 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 29 | 61.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 9 | 19.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71434
What city is ZIP code 71434 in?
ZIP code 71434 is primarily assigned to Gorum, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71434 in?
ZIP code 71434 falls within Natchitoches County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 71434 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 71434 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 71434 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 71434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 71434 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 71434 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 71434?
ZIP code 71434 has an estimated population of 47 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 71434 in?
ZIP code 71434 observes the CST timezone.