71456 ZIP Code — Natchez, LA

Natchitoches County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71456 is located in Natchez, Louisiana, within Natchitoches County. It covers approximately 36.16 square miles and serves a population of 949 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71456

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($89,150) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 71456 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

949

population

36.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71456 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71456

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Natchez	Acceptable
Natchez	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71457 Natchitoches (7.5 mi) 71454 Montgomery (8 mi) 71416 Cloutierville (8.6 mi) 71468 Provencal (10.7 mi) 71497 Natchitoches (10.9 mi) 71404 Atlanta (16.3 mi) 71469 Robeline (16.8 mi) 71447 Lena (18.2 mi) 71411 Campti (19.2 mi) 71417 Colfax (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	949
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	36.16 sq mi
Water area	1.50 sq mi
Latitude	31.6355
Longitude	-92.9736
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	45.8%	67.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

949

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$89,150

Median household income

$65,907

Per capita income

$258,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

633

Housing units

40.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

108

60–64

107

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	116	12.2%
18 and over	833	87.8%
65 and over	232	24.4%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 31.4%

Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

Other race 21.3%

Black or African American 20.5%

Two or more races 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	389	31.4%
Hispanic or Latino	288	23.3%
Other race	264	21.3%
Black or African American	253	20.5%
Two or more races	42	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	67.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 34.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	34.2%
Median income	$89,150

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 34.0%

$300k–$500k 18.8%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$258,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	28.9%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	25.7%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	6.1%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	67.9%
Propane / LP gas	27.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	308	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	28	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	85	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	102	19.5%
Households with children under 18	117	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	159	30.4%
Average household size	1.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	19.5%
Married	62.0%	59.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	9.0%
Divorced	4.8%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 19.3%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 20.8%

Bachelor's degree 31.7%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	40.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	7.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	13.0%
High school	37	53.6%
College / grad school	18	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.7%

Transportation & utilities 13.4%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Public administration 11.2%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Construction 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Retail trade 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Professional & management 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	1.5%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.4%
Government	34.1%
Self-employed	15.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	47.8%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.7%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	62.9%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	949	100.0%
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)	945	99.6%
Born in same state	945	99.6%
Born in different state	774	81.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	2	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	71	7.5%
Italian	46	4.8%
French	26	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4	0.4%
Polish	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.1%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71456

What city is ZIP code 71456 in?

ZIP code 71456 is primarily assigned to Natchez, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71456 in?

ZIP code 71456 falls within Natchitoches County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71456 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 71456 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 71456?

ZIP code 71456 has an estimated population of 949 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71456?

The median household income in ZIP code 71456 is $89,150, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71456?

The median home value in ZIP code 71456 is $258,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 71456 in?

ZIP code 71456 observes the CST timezone.