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De Soto County
Keatchie, LA
71046
71046 ZIP Code — Keatchie, LA
De Soto County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71046 is located in
Keatchie ,
Louisiana ,
within De Soto County .
It covers approximately 86.35 square miles and serves a population of
907 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71046
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $62,625. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71046 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
907
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
86.35 sq mi
Water area
0.33 sq mi
Latitude
32.1638
Longitude
-93.9421
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.7%
53.6%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
26.7%
26.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
16.5%
18.3%
Over $200k
2.2%
3.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$62,625
Median household income
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 200 22.1% 18 and over 707 77.9% 65 and over 234 25.8% Median age 40.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 620 59.2% Hispanic or Latino 140 13.4% Black or African American 125 11.9% Two or more races 86 8.2% Other race 74 7.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.7%
53.6%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
26.7%
26.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
16.5%
18.3%
Over $200k
2.2%
3.0%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 6.4% $15k–$25k 6.4% $35k–$50k 20.2% $50k–$75k 29.7% $75k–$100k 7.0% $100k–$150k 19.9% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 5.8% Median income $62,625
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $97,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 88.4% Renter occupied 11.6% Vacant 19.5% Single-family detached 45.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 54.2% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.69
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.7% 2010–2019 7.9% 2000–2009 44.6% 1990–1999 3.9% 1980–1989 20.2% 1970–1979 4.4% 1960–1969 4.4% 1950–1959 4.9% 1940–1949 0.5% 1939 or earlier 6.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.2% 2 bedrooms 5.9% 3 bedrooms 72.7% 4 bedrooms 6.7% 5+ bedrooms 11.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.9% 1 vehicle 24.5% 2 vehicles 41.6% 3 or more 22.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 18.0% Electricity 78.3% Propane / LP gas 0.6% Wood 3.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 253 77.4% Cohabiting couple 1 0.3% Male householder, no spouse 35 10.7% Female householder, no spouse 38 11.6% Households with children under 18 109 33.3% Households with seniors (65+) 131 40.1% Average household size 2.77
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 6.6% 19.2% Married 82.2% 69.2% Separated 0.0% 3.1% Widowed 2.7% 4.9% Divorced 8.4% 3.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
28.5%
Some college, no degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 69.7% Bachelor's or higher 20.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 10.5% Kindergarten 36 19.9% Elementary school 67 37.0% High school 48 26.5% College / grad school 11 6.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Agriculture & mining
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Public administration
1.2%
Professional & management
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 57.8% Service 12.7% Sales & office 13.4% Natural resources & construction 10.6% Production & transportation 5.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.0% Government 18.0% Self-employed 7.8% Unpaid family workers 1.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 55.1% Carpool 41.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.6% Work from home 1.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.4% Retirement income 37.3% Supplemental Security 12.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 19.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.4% High blood pressure 43.3% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 15.7% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 29.8% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 17.6% No physical activity 32.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.2% Depression 24.4% Fair or poor health 21.2% Poor mental health 16.8% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 14.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.5% Visited dentist 54.6% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 18.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 30 4.2%
Disability % Any disability 16.8% Under 18 15.0% 18–64 years 18.6% 65 and over 14.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.2% Public insurance 51.6% No insurance 6.6% Uninsured under 19 4.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 850 93.7% Spanish 16 1.9% Other Indo-European 16 1.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 891 98.2% Born in same state 891 98.2% Born in different state 722 79.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 16 1.8% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 147 16.2% French 94 10.4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 92 10.1% German 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.1% Internet access 99.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71046
What city is ZIP code 71046 in?
ZIP code 71046 is primarily assigned to Keatchie, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71046 in?
ZIP code 71046 falls within De Soto County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 71046 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 71046 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 71046 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 71046 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 71046 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 71046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71046?
The median home value in ZIP code 71046 is $97,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 71046 in?
ZIP code 71046 observes the CST timezone.
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