71342 ZIP Code — Jena, LA

La Salle County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71342 is located in Jena, Louisiana, within La Salle County. It covers approximately 159.12 square miles and serves a population of 7,417 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71342

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,772. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 71342 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,417

population

159.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jena	Acceptable
Jena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71371 Trout (10 mi) 71467 Pollock (10.6 mi) 71328 Deville (13.9 mi) 71405 Ball (17.1 mi) 71405 Ball (17.1 mi) 71405 Ball (17.1 mi) 71407 Bentley (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,417
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	159.12 sq mi
Water area	17.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.5572
Longitude	-92.1652
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	44.1%	46.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	18.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,417

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$58,772

Median household income

$31,737

Per capita income

$128,000

Median home value

$522

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

3,143

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

248

Under 5

224

203

5–9

183

210

10–14

190

213

15–19

193

212

20–24

192

536

25–34

485

530

35–44

480

527

45–54

476

161

55–59

146

288

60–64

260

446

65–74

404

289

75–84

261

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,556	21.0%
18 and over	5,861	79.0%
65 and over	1,460	19.7%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%

Black or African American 13%

Asian 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.9%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	6,051	80.6%
Black or African American	976	13%
Asian	268	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	93	1.2%
Other race	69	0.9%
Two or more races	53	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	46.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	18.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$58,772

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.6%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,000
Median rent / month	$522
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	47.8%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.9%
Electricity	59.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,397	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	83	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	387	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	952	33.8%
Households with children under 18	1,124	39.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,107	39.3%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	24.3%
Married	57.7%	42.3%
Separated	0.7%	0.8%
Widowed	2.5%	12.7%
Divorced	9.2%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	4.1%
Kindergarten	44	3.0%
Elementary school	565	38.4%
High school	408	27.7%
College / grad school	395	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Retail trade 13.9%

Construction 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 4.4%

Professional & management 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Public administration 2.4%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	24.1%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.8%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	8.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.2

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 42.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	321	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,945	93.6%
Spanish	252	3.6%
Other Indo-European	139	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	92	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,239	97.6%
Born in same state	7,149	96.4%
Born in different state	6,034	81.4%
Foreign born	90	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	178	2.4%
Not a US citizen	81	45.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,511	33.9%
French	603	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	268	3.6%
Polish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71342

What city is ZIP code 71342 in?

ZIP code 71342 is primarily assigned to Jena, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71342 in?

ZIP code 71342 falls within La Salle County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71342 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 71342 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71342 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 71342 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71342?

The median home value in ZIP code 71342 is $128,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 71342?

ZIP code 71342 has an estimated population of 7,417 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71342 in?

ZIP code 71342 observes the CST timezone.