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Tensas County
Newellton, LA
71357
71357 ZIP Code — Newellton, LA
Tensas County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71357 is located in
Newellton ,
Louisiana ,
within Tensas County .
It covers approximately 287.59 square miles and serves a population of
1,481 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71357
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $30,556. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (19%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71357 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,481
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
287.59 sq mi
Water area
12.60 sq mi
Latitude
32.0921
Longitude
-91.2567
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.3%
69.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
22.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
2.5%
6.4%
18.3%
Over $200k
1.9%
1.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$30,556
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 304 20.5% 18 and over 1,177 79.5% 65 and over 400 27.0% Median age 51.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
52.6%
Group Count % Black or African American 804 52.6% White 590 38.6% Two or more races 50 3.3% Hispanic or Latino 48 3.1% Other race 37 2.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.3%
69.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
22.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
2.5%
6.4%
18.3%
Over $200k
1.9%
1.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.6% $10k–$15k 10.5% $15k–$25k 19.0% $25k–$35k 19.0% $35k–$50k 9.5% $50k–$75k 19.6% $75k–$100k 7.6% $100k–$150k 5.5% $200k+ 3.9% Median income $30,556
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $53,900 Median rent / month $550 Owner occupied 66.1% Renter occupied 33.9% Vacant 44.4% Single-family detached 75.7% Large apartment buildings 0.9% Mobile homes 19.8% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.29
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.8% 2000–2009 5.2% 1990–1999 5.8% 1980–1989 17.0% 1970–1979 29.2% 1960–1969 21.1% 1950–1959 12.5% 1940–1949 4.3% 1939 or earlier 1.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 8.1% 2 bedrooms 27.9% 3 bedrooms 50.1% 4 bedrooms 12.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.4% 1 vehicle 51.1% 2 vehicles 29.9% 3 or more 12.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 36.7% Electricity 42.9% Propane / LP gas 16.6% Fuel oil 0.8% Wood 3.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 249 40.0% Cohabiting couple 16 2.6% Male householder, no spouse 116 18.6% Female householder, no spouse 241 38.7% Households with children under 18 108 17.4% Households with seniors (65+) 270 43.4% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 43.0% 21.7% Married 47.0% 46.8% Separated 1.5% 0.5% Widowed 0.8% 22.3% Divorced 7.7% 8.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
17.8%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
1.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 74.2% Bachelor's or higher 7.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 1.1% Kindergarten 16 5.8% Elementary school 203 73.6% High school 41 14.9% College / grad school 13 4.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Agriculture & mining
16.4%
Public administration
10.4%
Professional & management
5.4%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.4% Service 24.8% Sales & office 28.3% Natural resources & construction 14.8% Production & transportation 9.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.5% Government 26.9% Self-employed 2.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.7% Carpool 7.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.9% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 28.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.0%
Female-led households
38.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.1% Retirement income 21.9% Supplemental Security 6.9% Cash public assistance 0.2% Food stamps / SNAP 27.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 45.0% High blood pressure 49.1% High cholesterol 38.7% Diabetes 19.3% Heart disease 10.2% Stroke 6.2% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 33.3% Kidney disease 4.9% Pulmonary disease 12.1% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.7% Binge drinking 14.7% No physical activity 41.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.9% Depression 25.4% Fair or poor health 29.3% Poor mental health 18.9% Poor physical health 17.5% No health insurance 18.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.8% Visited dentist 44.9% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 27.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 22 1.9%
Disability % Any disability 17.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 18.5% 65 and over 29.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 33.0% Public insurance 71.3% No insurance 7.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,405 94.9% Spanish 25 1.8% Other Indo-European 25 1.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,437 97.0% Born in same state 1,437 97.0% Born in different state 1,109 74.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 44 3.0% Not a US citizen 37 84.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 169 11.4% Italian 77 5.2%
Ancestry Count % French 14 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.0% Internet access 68.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71357
What city is ZIP code 71357 in?
ZIP code 71357 is primarily assigned to Newellton, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71357 in?
ZIP code 71357 falls within Tensas County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71357?
27% of residents in ZIP code 71357 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 71357 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 71357 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 71357 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 71357 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71357?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 71357 in?
ZIP code 71357 observes the CST timezone.
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