71468 ZIP Code — Provencal, LA

Natchitoches County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71468 is located in Provencal, Louisiana, within Natchitoches County. It covers approximately 179.72 square miles and serves a population of 514 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71468

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $77,260. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 71468 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

514

population

179.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71468 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71468

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71468. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Provencal	Acceptable
Provencal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71456 Natchez (10.7 mi) 71416 Cloutierville (11.9 mi) 71457 Natchitoches (14.2 mi) 71447 Lena (16.6 mi) 71497 Natchitoches (17.7 mi) 71469 Robeline (17.8 mi) 71454 Montgomery (17.9 mi) 71439 Hornbeck (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	514
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	179.72 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	31.5049
Longitude	-93.0702
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	67.8%	67.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

514

Population

People per sq mi

59.5

Median age

$77,260

Median household income

$44,171

Per capita income

$182,000

Median home value

$845

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

308

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	9.7%
18 and over	464	90.3%
65 and over	254	49.4%
Median age	59.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 2.1%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	498	96.9%
Two or more races	11	2.1%
Black or African American	5	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.8%	67.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 14.5%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 4.4%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 38.0%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	14.5%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	4.4%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	38.0%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$77,260

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 44.1%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,000
Median rent / month	$845
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	54.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.7%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	28.8%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	33.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	86.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	27.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	132	44.4%
Female householder, no spouse	84	28.3%
Households with children under 18	33	11.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	63.6%
Average household size	1.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.7%	39.9%
Married	32.6%	36.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.8%	18.9%
Divorced	43.9%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 28.5%

HS graduate 26.6%

Some college, no degree 7.1%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 14.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	16.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	28.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	41	55.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 43.7%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Construction 10.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Professional & management 2.7%

Other services 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.6%
Service	1.4%
Sales & office	5.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	59.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.0%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	43.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.6%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.8

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 34.0%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 14.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.6%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	12.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	24.0%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	61.3%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	497	96.7%
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)	514	100.0%
Born in same state	514	100.0%
Born in different state	444	86.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	7%
English	23	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	1.9%
French	7	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.8%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71468

What city is ZIP code 71468 in?

ZIP code 71468 is primarily assigned to Provencal, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71468 in?

ZIP code 71468 falls within Natchitoches County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71468 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 71468 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71468 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 71468 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71468?

20% of residents in ZIP code 71468 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71468?

The median home value in ZIP code 71468 is $182,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71468 in?

ZIP code 71468 observes the CST timezone.