71457 ZIP Code — Natchitoches, LA

Natchitoches County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71457 is located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, within Natchitoches County. It covers approximately 269.67 square miles and serves a population of 25,608 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71457

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $43,057. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71457 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

25,608

population

269.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71457

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Natchitoches	Acceptable
Natchitoches	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71497 Natchitoches (3.7 mi) 71456 Natchez (7.5 mi) 71469 Robeline (10.5 mi) 71454 Montgomery (12.8 mi) 71411 Campti (12.9 mi) 71468 Provencal (14.2 mi) 71416 Cloutierville (16 mi) 71404 Atlanta (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	25,608
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	269.67 sq mi
Water area	15.15 sq mi
Latitude	31.7108
Longitude	-93.0650
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	65.2%	67.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

25,608

Population

People per sq mi

32.2

Median age

$43,057

Median household income

$25,914

Per capita income

$182,600

Median home value

$797

Median monthly rent

54.2%

Home ownership

28.3%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

7,423

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

830

Under 5

891

803

5–9

862

810

10–14

870

985

15–19

1,058

1,598

20–24

1,716

1,571

25–34

1,688

1,384

35–44

1,487

1,215

45–54

1,305

565

55–59

607

686

60–64

737

1,116

65–74

1,198

550

75–84

591

234

85+

251

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,230	24.3%
18 and over	19,378	75.7%
65 and over	3,940	15.4%
Median age	32.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 48.3%

White 43.5%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,670	48.3%
White	11,415	43.5%
Two or more races	972	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	627	2.4%
Other race	299	1.1%
Asian	182	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	70	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	67.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$43,057

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,600
Median rent / month	$797
Owner occupied	54.2%
Renter occupied	45.8%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	57.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.2%
Electricity	64.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,316	35.9%
Cohabiting couple	788	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,808	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3,337	36.1%
Households with children under 18	2,524	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,626	28.4%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.6%	42.7%
Married	35.7%	35.9%
Separated	1.7%	2.4%
Widowed	3.1%	8.5%
Divorced	9.9%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	231	3.2%
Kindergarten	255	3.5%
Elementary school	2,721	37.2%
High school	1,352	18.5%
College / grad school	2,757	37.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.4%

Retail trade 14.0%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Professional & management 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Other services 5.5%

Public administration 4.3%

Construction 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 28.3%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 27.3%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 41.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	34.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,037	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,887	93.3%
Spanish	91	0.4%
Other Indo-European	30	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.1%
Other languages	29	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	25,255	98.6%
Born in same state	25,120	98.1%
Born in different state	20,557	80.3%
Foreign born	135	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	353	1.4%
Not a US citizen	209	59.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,693	6.6%
Arab	1,319	5.2%
Italian	1,245	4.9%
English	248	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	109	0.4%
Polish	25	0.1%
Dutch	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71457

What city is ZIP code 71457 in?

ZIP code 71457 is primarily assigned to Natchitoches, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71457 in?

ZIP code 71457 falls within Natchitoches County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71457?

28% of residents in ZIP code 71457 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71457?

The median home value in ZIP code 71457 is $182,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71457?

The median household income in ZIP code 71457 is $43,057, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 71457?

ZIP code 71457 has an estimated population of 25,608 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71457 in?

ZIP code 71457 observes the CST timezone.