71497 ZIP Code — Natchitoches, LA

Natchitoches County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71497 is located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, within Natchitoches County. It covers approximately 0.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,392 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71497

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 97%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $2,499. Poverty affects 99% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,392

population

0.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71497 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71497

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71497. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Natchitoches	Acceptable
Natchitoches	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71457 Natchitoches (3.7 mi) 71411 Campti (9.3 mi) 71469 Robeline (9.8 mi) 71456 Natchez (10.9 mi) 71454 Montgomery (14.9 mi) 71468 Provencal (17.7 mi) 71450 Marthaville (19.4 mi) 71416 Cloutierville (19.4 mi) 71031 Goldonna (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,392
Population density	2,784 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	0.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.7609
Longitude	-93.0861
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

1,392

Population

2,784

People per sq mi

19.5

Median age

$2,499

Median household income

$4,647

Per capita income

Median home value

$524

Median monthly rent

3.1%

Home ownership

99.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

234

Housing units

31.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

285

15–19

625

137

20–24

300

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	1,392	100.0%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42.3%

Black or African American 40%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Other race 2.3%

Asian 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	631	42.3%
Black or African American	597	40%
Two or more races	103	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	99	6.6%
Other race	34	2.3%
Asian	27	1.8%

Household income

Under $10k 82.1%

$25k–$35k 17.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	82.1%
$25k–$35k	17.9%
Median income	$2,499

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$524
Owner occupied	3.1%
Renter occupied	96.9%
Vacant	58.6%
Single-family detached	6.4%
Large apartment buildings	69.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.5%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	44.2%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.9%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	85.2%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	1.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.9%
1 vehicle	71.0%
2 vehicles	11.1%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	128	79.0%
Female householder, no spouse	34	21.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	1.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	100.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 68.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 31.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	1,392	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 58.5%

Professional & management 17.2%

Retail trade 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	32.1%
Sales & office	38.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	29.8%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	26.4%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 99.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 99.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	2.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.8%
Public insurance	25.1%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,392	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)	1,368	98.3%
Born in same state	1,368	98.3%
Born in different state	865	62.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	1.7%
Not a US citizen	10	41.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	65	4.7%
Arab	30	2.2%
Italian	27	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	26	1.9%
English	18	1.3%
Dutch	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	11.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71497

What city is ZIP code 71497 in?

ZIP code 71497 is primarily assigned to Natchitoches, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71497 in?

ZIP code 71497 falls within Natchitoches County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71497?

99% of residents in ZIP code 71497 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 71497 mostly rentals?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 71497 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71497?

The median household income in ZIP code 71497 is $2,499, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 71497?

ZIP code 71497 has an estimated population of 1,392 residents, with a density of 2,784 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71497 in?

ZIP code 71497 observes the CST timezone.