71353 ZIP Code — Melville, LA

Saint Landry County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71353 is located in Melville, Louisiana, within Saint Landry County. It covers approximately 81.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 71353

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,629. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71353 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,668

population

81.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71353 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71353

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71353. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melville	Acceptable
Melville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71358 Palmetto (5.8 mi) 70759 Morganza (9.6 mi) 70732 Fordoche (10 mi) 70750 Krotz Springs (10.2 mi) 70577 Port Barre (11.7 mi) 70715 Batchelor (12.3 mi) 71362 Plaucheville (14.5 mi) 70756 Lottie (14.5 mi) 70589 Washington (15.3 mi) 70755 Livonia (16.9 mi) 71369 Simmesport (17.3 mi) 70753 Lettsworth (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,668
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	81.13 sq mi
Water area	4.26 sq mi
Latitude	30.7013
Longitude	-91.7799
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	58.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	25.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	6.1%	1.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,668

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$43,629

Median household income

$21,234

Per capita income

$108,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

795

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

114

25–34

146

35–44

124

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	429	25.7%
18 and over	1,239	74.3%
65 and over	287	17.2%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.1%

Black or African American 27.8%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,131	67.1%
Black or African American	469	27.8%
Two or more races	68	4%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	58.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	25.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	6.1%	1.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 13.2%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 26.5%

$75k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.2%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	26.5%
$75k–$100k	4.6%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$43,629

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	18.6%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.7%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	49.8%
3 or more	11.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.4%
Electricity	71.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	374	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	12	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	77	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	189	29.0%
Households with children under 18	240	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	33.0%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	19.2%
Married	60.5%	60.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	0.0%	18.3%
Divorced	2.0%	0.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 61.4%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 0.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	5.5%
Kindergarten	34	8.9%
Elementary school	231	60.3%
High school	97	25.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.7%

Construction 21.2%

Professional & management 9.8%

Retail trade 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Public administration 3.4%

Other services 1.7%

Information 1.2%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	24.4%
Production & transportation	4.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	6.1%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.2

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 37.5%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 62.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	12.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	49.4%
High cholesterol	41.8%
Diabetes	18.6%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.5%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	40.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	29.9%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	27.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,576	94.5%
Spanish	10	0.6%
Other Indo-European	10	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,658	99.4%
Born in same state	1,658	99.4%
Born in different state	1,617	96.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	464	27.8%
French	117	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	0.6%
Arab	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71353

What city is ZIP code 71353 in?

ZIP code 71353 is primarily assigned to Melville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71353 in?

ZIP code 71353 falls within Saint Landry County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71353 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 71353 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71353?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71353 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 71353 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71353?

19% of residents in ZIP code 71353 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 71353 in?

ZIP code 71353 observes the CST timezone.