71452 ZIP Code — Melrose, LA

Natchitoches County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71452 is located in Melrose, Louisiana, within Natchitoches County. It covers approximately 10.87 square miles and serves a population of 156 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

156

population

10.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71452 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71452

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71452. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melrose	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	156
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	10.87 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	31.6102
Longitude	-92.9745
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	58.6%	67.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	41.4%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

156

Population

People per sq mi

28.4

Median age

$27,862

Median household income

$17,640

Per capita income

$319,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

24.7%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

116

Housing units

55.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	28.2%
18 and over	112	71.8%
65 and over	34	21.8%
Median age	28.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.6%

White 15.2%

Two or more races 14%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 4.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	101	61.6%
White	25	15.2%
Two or more races	23	14%
Hispanic or Latino	8	4.9%
Other race	7	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	67.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	41.4%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 29.4%

$25k–$35k 52.9%

$50k–$75k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	29.4%
$25k–$35k	52.9%
$50k–$75k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
Median income	$27,862

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 61.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$319,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	24.7%
Renter occupied	75.3%
Vacant	52.8%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	21.7%
1939 or earlier	45.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	66.7%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	1.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	43.5%
2 vehicles	11.8%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	55.3%
Propane / LP gas	44.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4	4.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	47.1%
Female householder, no spouse	41	48.2%
Households with children under 18	42	49.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	40.0%
Average household size	1.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.3%	79.6%
Married	6.3%	16.3%
Separated	0.0%	4.1%
Widowed	52.4%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 7.5%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 55.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	55.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	7.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	52.3%
High school	7	10.8%
College / grad school	19	29.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 76.0%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	76.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
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 15.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	38.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	50.5%
High cholesterol	41.6%
Diabetes	20.1%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	79.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	146	93.6%
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)	156	100.0%
Born in same state	156	100.0%
Born in different state	148	94.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.5%
Internet access	69.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71452

What city is ZIP code 71452 in?

ZIP code 71452 is primarily assigned to Melrose, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71452 in?

ZIP code 71452 falls within Natchitoches County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71452 mostly rentals?

75% of occupied units in ZIP code 71452 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71452?

56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 71452 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 71452 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71452?

15% of residents in ZIP code 71452 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 71452 in?

ZIP code 71452 observes the CST timezone.