Tensas County, LA ZIP Codes
Louisiana (LA) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
4,043
population (2021)
-23.0%
pop change since 2010
22107
FIPS code
Tensas County ZIP code map
About Tensas County
Tensas County is located in Louisiana and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 4,043 as of 2021,
a decrease of
23% from 5,252 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Tensas County is 22107.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 4,043 |
| 2010 population | 5,252 |
| Change | -23.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| FIPS code | 22107 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Tensas County
ZIP codes for Tensas County, LA (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71357 | Newellton | Tensas | View map |
| 71366 | Saint Joseph | Tensas | View map |
| 71375 | Waterproof | Tensas | View map |
Demographics & statistics
4,127
Population
46.5
Median age
$32,364
Median household income
$21,019
Per capita income
$71,900
Median home value
$575
Median monthly rent
68.8%
Home ownership
37.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
Unemployment
2,306
Housing units
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
99
Under 5
110
159
5–9
178
98
10–14
109
152
15–19
170
50
20–24
55
154
25–34
172
229
35–44
257
184
45–54
206
151
55–59
168
165
60–64
184
356
65–74
398
140
75–84
156
13
85+
14
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 905 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 3,222 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,077 | 25.9% |
| Median age | 46.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
51%
White
40.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Other race
2.4%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,168 | 51% |
| White | 1,726 | 40.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 126 | 3% |
| Other race | 103 | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 96 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.8% |
Household income
Under $10k
14.4%
$10k–$15k
9.8%
$15k–$25k
13.9%
$25k–$35k
12.6%
$35k–$50k
16.1%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
5.2%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 14.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 5.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $32,364 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
35.6%
$50k–$100k
31.7%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k–$300k
5.1%
$300k–$500k
3.0%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $71,900 |
| Median rent / month | $575 |
| Owner occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter occupied | 31.2% |
| Vacant | 43.0% |
| Single-family detached | 77.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 17.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% |
| 3 or more | 10.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.8% |
| Electricity | 53.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 3.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 580 | 34.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 39 | 2.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 450 | 28.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 524 | 34.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 280 | 17.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 767 | 51.3% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.0% | 35.3% |
| Married | 39.4% | 39.6% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 7.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
17.4%
HS graduate
44.1%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
2.9%
Bachelor's degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 112 | 10.6% |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 508 | 52.6% |
| High school | 196 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 108 | 9.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
19.1%
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Retail trade
16.0%
Public administration
14.2%
Professional & management
7.9%
Wholesale trade
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
4.8%
Manufacturing
2.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.6%
Construction
2.5%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.5% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 29.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.9% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.8% |
| Government | 24.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.0% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
37.6%
Under 18 years
54.0%
18 and over
32.9%
Married-couple families
11.1%
Female-led households
63.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.8% |
| Retirement income | 17.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 53.0% |
| High cholesterol | 40.1% |
| Heart disease | 11.2% |
| Stroke | 7.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 35.8% |
| Kidney disease | 5.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.6% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.7% |
| No physical activity | 44.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 33.5% |
| Poor mental health | 19.3% |
| Poor physical health | 19.6% |
| No health insurance | 19.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.7% |
| Visited dentist | 41.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 30.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 90 | 2.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 28.4% |
| Public insurance | 76.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,918 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 29 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 25 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 4 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,070 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 4,041 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 3,105 | 74.9% |
| Foreign born | 29 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 57 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 37 | 28.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 362 | 8.8% |
| French | 281 | 6.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 240 | 5.8% |
| Polish | 19 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 75.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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