71354 ZIP Code — Monterey, LA

Concordia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71354 is located in Monterey, Louisiana, within Concordia County. It covers approximately 137.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,396 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71354

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 $107,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($54,583) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% 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 professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 71354 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.

1,396

population

137.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71354 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71354

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71354. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monterey	Acceptable
Monterey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71316 Acme (4 mi) 71373 Vidalia (15.4 mi) 39669 Woodville (16.1 mi) 71355 Moreauville (16.6 mi) 71351 Marksville (17.4 mi) 71343 Jonesville (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,396
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	137.50 sq mi
Water area	6.74 sq mi
Latitude	31.2632
Longitude	-91.6877
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	57.6%	62.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	23.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	13.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.4%	1.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,396

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$54,583

Median household income

$25,799

Per capita income

$107,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.6%

Home ownership

30.3%

Poverty rate

20.7%

Unemployment

653

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

122

20–24

25–34

150

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	242	17.3%
18 and over	1,154	82.7%
65 and over	176	12.6%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,279	86.7%
Two or more races	94	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	80	5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	1.1%
Black or African American	7	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	62.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	23.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	13.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.4%	1.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 23.3%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	23.3%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$54,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.6%
Renter occupied	4.4%
Vacant	38.6%
Single-family detached	51.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.4%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	18.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	64.5%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	14.3%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.0%
Electricity	41.3%
Propane / LP gas	40.5%
Wood	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	291	70.6%
Cohabiting couple	26	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	34	8.3%
Female householder, no spouse	61	14.8%
Households with children under 18	114	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	32.3%
Average household size	3.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	38.7%
Married	57.8%	46.9%
Separated	0.0%	3.1%
Widowed	1.9%	4.8%
Divorced	8.5%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 57.5%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	22.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	121	51.5%
High school	15	6.4%
College / grad school	46	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 20.7%

Agriculture & mining 16.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Construction 9.8%

Retail trade 8.9%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Education & healthcare 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	26.6%
Production & transportation	3.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	3.7%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.8%
Carpool	30.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	6.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 30.3%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 34.9%

Married-couple families 12.4%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.2%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	32.3%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	24.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,283	91.9%
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)	1,396	100.0%
Born in same state	1,396	100.0%
Born in different state	459	32.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	339	24.3%
French	53	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	36	2.6%
Italian	26	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.5%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71354

What city is ZIP code 71354 in?

ZIP code 71354 is primarily assigned to Monterey, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71354 in?

ZIP code 71354 falls within Concordia County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71354 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 71354 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71354?

30% of residents in ZIP code 71354 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71354?

11% 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 71354 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 71354 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71354 in?

ZIP code 71354 observes the CST timezone.