71358 ZIP Code — Palmetto, LA

Saint Landry County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71358 is located in Palmetto, Louisiana, within Saint Landry County. It covers approximately 108.16 square miles and serves a population of 953 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337/318.

About ZIP code 71358

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $38,854. 62% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71358 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

953

population

108.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71358 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71358

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71358. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palmetto	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71353 Melville (5.8 mi) 70589 Washington (9.5 mi) 70577 Port Barre (10.9 mi) 70750 Krotz Springs (11.4 mi) 71362 Plaucheville (12.5 mi) 71356 Morrow (13.7 mi) 70732 Fordoche (14.9 mi) 70759 Morganza (15.3 mi) 70715 Batchelor (16.2 mi) 71369 Simmesport (16.7 mi) 70570 Opelousas (17.8 mi) 70756 Lottie (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	953
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	108.16 sq mi
Water area	2.15 sq mi
Latitude	30.6983
Longitude	-91.8768
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	337/318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	58.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	53.1%	25.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	1.5%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

953

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$38,854

Median household income

$23,893

Per capita income

$87,300

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

67.9%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

19.9%

Unemployment

411

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

143

35–44

127

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	152	15.9%
18 and over	801	84.1%
65 and over	246	25.8%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.3%

White 36.9%

Two or more races 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	575	60.3%
White	352	36.9%
Two or more races	16	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	58.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	53.1%	25.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	1.5%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 13.9%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 16.6%

$35k–$50k 27.4%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	13.9%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	16.6%
$35k–$50k	27.4%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$38,854

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.6%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,300
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	67.9%
Renter occupied	32.1%
Vacant	30.4%
Single-family detached	61.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	21.2%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	25.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.1%
Electricity	81.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	166	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	113	30.7%
Female householder, no spouse	81	22.0%
Households with children under 18	51	13.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	58.4%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	35.3%
Married	35.3%	40.7%
Separated	0.0%	5.8%
Widowed	5.5%	10.7%
Divorced	16.7%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.5%

Some HS, no diploma 20.9%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	7.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	104	71.2%
High school	31	21.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.1%

Retail trade 27.7%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Public administration 6.6%

Other services 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Professional & management 1.0%

Construction 0.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	28.4%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	8.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 20.3%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 46.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.7%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	15.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	50.6%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	19.5%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	6.2%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	41.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	30.3%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	46.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	28.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	13.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.3%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	936	98.2%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	953	100.0%
Born in same state	953	100.0%
Born in different state	883	92.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	2.7%
German	22	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	0.4%
Polish	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	60.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71358

What city is ZIP code 71358 in?

ZIP code 71358 is primarily assigned to Palmetto, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71358 in?

ZIP code 71358 falls within Saint Landry County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71358 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 71358 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71358 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 71358 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71358?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71358?

The median home value in ZIP code 71358 is $87,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 71358 in?

ZIP code 71358 observes the CST timezone.