71343 ZIP Code — Jonesville, LA

Catahoula County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71343 is located in Jonesville, Louisiana, within Catahoula County. It covers approximately 537.04 square miles and serves a population of 6,383 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71343

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. Median home value is $94,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,580. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71343 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,383

population

537.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71343 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71343

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71343. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jonesville	Acceptable
Jonesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71334 Ferriday (16.4 mi) 71373 Vidalia (16.5 mi) 71316 Acme (16.6 mi) 71354 Monterey (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,383
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	537.04 sq mi
Water area	44.61 sq mi
Latitude	31.4962
Longitude	-91.8028
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	56.5%	58.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	26.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	11.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,383

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$50,580

Median household income

$26,515

Per capita income

$94,500

Median home value

$757

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

22.9%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

2,905

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

170

Under 5

185

203

5–9

221

260

10–14

283

229

15–19

249

179

20–24

196

274

25–34

300

439

35–44

480

301

45–54

328

113

55–59

123

261

60–64

284

403

65–74

440

177

75–84

194

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,652	25.9%
18 and over	4,731	74.1%
65 and over	1,305	20.4%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.3%

Black or African American 25.1%

Two or more races 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,744	74.3%
Black or African American	1,603	25.1%
Two or more races	29	0.5%
Asian	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	58.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	26.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	11.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 15.4%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	15.4%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$50,580

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.3%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,500
Median rent / month	$757
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	30.9%
Single-family detached	57.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	34.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.7%
Electricity	56.4%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,314	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	119	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	321	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	592	25.2%
Households with children under 18	900	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	900	38.4%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	26.7%
Married	57.8%	49.7%
Separated	0.9%	3.5%
Widowed	4.3%	13.0%
Divorced	12.4%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	252	15.3%
Kindergarten	80	4.9%
Elementary school	752	45.6%
High school	382	23.2%
College / grad school	182	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Agriculture & mining 19.2%

Public administration 9.2%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Professional & management 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Construction 6.0%

Retail trade 5.3%

Other services 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.1%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 22.9%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 53.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	279	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	53.6%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,028	94.4%
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)	6,376	99.9%
Born in same state	6,376	99.9%
Born in different state	4,476	70.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.1%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,080	16.9%
French	588	9.2%
Italian	386	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	0.2%
English	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71343

What city is ZIP code 71343 in?

ZIP code 71343 is primarily assigned to Jonesville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71343 in?

ZIP code 71343 falls within Catahoula County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71343?

23% of residents in ZIP code 71343 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71343?

The median home value in ZIP code 71343 is $94,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71343?

Health data for ZIP code 71343 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 71343 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 71343 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71343 in?

ZIP code 71343 observes the CST timezone.