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Tensas County
Saint Joseph, LA
71366
71366 ZIP Code — Saint Joseph, LA
Tensas County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71366 is located in
Saint Joseph ,
Louisiana ,
within Tensas County .
It covers approximately 146.79 square miles and serves a population of
1,507 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71366
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 $89,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $41,774. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (23%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71366 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
1,507
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
146.79 sq mi
Water area
5.81 sq mi
Latitude
31.9538
Longitude
-91.3719
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.3%
69.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
20.5%
22.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
5.6%
6.4%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.6%
1.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$41,774
Median household income
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 340 22.6% 18 and over 1,167 77.4% 65 and over 413 27.4% Median age 47.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
44.2%
Group Count % White 820 54.3% Black or African American 668 44.2% Two or more races 19 1.3% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.3%
69.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
20.5%
22.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
5.6%
6.4%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.6%
1.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.6% $10k–$15k 5.8% $15k–$25k 11.1% $25k–$35k 9.2% $35k–$50k 22.6% $50k–$75k 24.0% $75k–$100k 4.1% $100k–$150k 6.7% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $41,774
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $89,500 Median rent / month $685 Owner occupied 69.9% Renter occupied 30.1% Vacant 43.1% Single-family detached 88.1% Large apartment buildings 0.9% Mobile homes 8.7% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 1.9% 1990–1999 5.0% 1980–1989 15.4% 1970–1979 27.8% 1960–1969 15.4% 1950–1959 14.7% 1940–1949 7.7% 1939 or earlier 8.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 8.9% 2 bedrooms 19.0% 3 bedrooms 54.3% 4 bedrooms 15.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.0% 1 vehicle 49.2% 2 vehicles 26.8% 3 or more 16.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 21.5% Electricity 66.1% Propane / LP gas 10.8% Wood 0.8% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 247 38.7% Cohabiting couple 16 2.5% Male householder, no spouse 229 35.9% Female householder, no spouse 146 22.9% Households with children under 18 111 17.4% Households with seniors (65+) 271 42.5% Average household size 2.35
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.4% 37.6% Married 46.1% 48.6% Separated 7.0% 4.1% Widowed 7.4% 6.3% Divorced 8.2% 3.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.8% Bachelor's or higher 19.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 48 12.4% Kindergarten 36 9.3% Elementary school 181 46.9% High school 37 9.6% College / grad school 84 21.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
28.2%
Education & healthcare
14.9%
Agriculture & mining
11.7%
Professional & management
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.3% Service 20.1% Sales & office 37.5% Natural resources & construction 9.5% Production & transportation 3.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 58.9% Government 34.8% Self-employed 6.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.4% Carpool 12.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.7% Work from home 1.4% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 25.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.8%
Female-led households
66.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.1% Retirement income 21.2% Supplemental Security 11.1% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 22.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 48.6% High blood pressure 53.3% High cholesterol 41.0% Diabetes 22.6% Heart disease 11.3% Stroke 7.3% Asthma 11.9% Arthritis 36.2% Kidney disease 5.6% Pulmonary disease 14.1% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.5% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 45.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 42.0% Depression 25.9% Fair or poor health 34.4% Poor mental health 19.6% Poor physical health 20.2% No health insurance 19.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.5% Visited dentist 40.1% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 30.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 50 4.3%
Disability % Any disability 16.1% Under 18 12.1% 18–64 years 11.9% 65 and over 26.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 38.3% Public insurance 72.0% No insurance 10.1% Uninsured under 19 2.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,450 96.2% 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) 1,507 100.0% Born in same state 1,507 100.0% Born in different state 1,179 78.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 202 13.4% Arab 134 8.9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 112 7.4% Polish 19 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.3% Internet access 87.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71366
What city is ZIP code 71366 in?
ZIP code 71366 is primarily assigned to Saint Joseph, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71366 in?
ZIP code 71366 falls within Tensas County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 71366 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 71366 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71366?
25% of residents in ZIP code 71366 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71366?
Health data for ZIP code 71366 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
Does ZIP code 71366 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 71366 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 71366 in?
ZIP code 71366 observes the CST timezone.
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