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Tensas County
Waterproof, LA
71375
71375 ZIP Code — Waterproof, LA
Tensas County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71375 is located in
Waterproof ,
Louisiana ,
within Tensas County .
It covers approximately 129.54 square miles and serves a population of
1,139 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71375
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $72,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $22,266. Poverty affects 60% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (51%), diabetes (25%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71375 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
1,139
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
129.54 sq mi
Water area
2.71 sq mi
Latitude
31.8092
Longitude
-91.3328
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
78.1%
69.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
6.5%
22.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
14.3%
6.4%
18.3%
Over $200k
1.2%
1.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$22,266
Median household income
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 261 22.9% 18 and over 878 77.1% 65 and over 264 23.2% Median age 37.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
57.3%
Group Count % Black or African American 696 57.3% White 316 26% Hispanic or Latino 75 6.2% Other race 66 5.4% Asian 34 2.8% Two or more races 27 2.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
78.1%
69.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
6.5%
22.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
14.3%
6.4%
18.3%
Over $200k
1.2%
1.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 26.1% $10k–$15k 13.2% $15k–$25k 11.7% $25k–$35k 9.6% $35k–$50k 16.2% $50k–$75k 17.7% $100k–$150k 3.3% $150k–$200k 1.8% $200k+ 0.3% Median income $22,266
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $72,300 Median rent / month $489 Owner occupied 70.3% Renter occupied 29.7% Vacant 41.4% Single-family detached 69.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.1% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.36
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.9% 2000–2009 19.2% 1990–1999 1.4% 1980–1989 13.9% 1970–1979 26.9% 1960–1969 8.6% 1950–1959 17.6% 1940–1949 6.0% 1939 or earlier 5.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.6% 1 bedroom 6.2% 2 bedrooms 25.2% 3 bedrooms 54.8% 4 bedrooms 9.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 14.4% 1 vehicle 57.1% 2 vehicles 24.9% 3 or more 3.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 40.2% Electricity 50.5% Propane / LP gas 2.1% Wood 6.6% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 84 25.2% Cohabiting couple 7 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 105 31.5% Female householder, no spouse 137 41.1% Households with children under 18 61 18.3% Households with seniors (65+) 226 67.9% Average household size 3.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.6% 46.6% Married 25.2% 23.5% Separated 8.6% 10.6% Widowed 7.2% 8.8% Divorced 25.5% 10.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
23.7%
Some college, no degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 73.5% Bachelor's or higher 16.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 61 18.4% Kindergarten 18 5.4% Elementary school 124 37.3% High school 118 35.5% College / grad school 11 3.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
29.1%
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Transportation & utilities
11.7%
Professional & management
6.5%
Public administration
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.7% Service 17.8% Sales & office 22.6% Natural resources & construction 23.5% Production & transportation 17.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.1% Government 10.9% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.9% Carpool 6.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.4% Other means 3.1% Avg commute (minutes) 27.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.5%
Female-led households
86.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 67.3% Retirement income 8.1% Supplemental Security 11.7% Cash public assistance 4.5% Food stamps / SNAP 42.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 50.5% High blood pressure 56.7% High cholesterol 40.7% Diabetes 25.4% Heart disease 12.0% Stroke 8.5% Asthma 12.2% Arthritis 38.0% Kidney disease 6.3% Pulmonary disease 14.5% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.7% Binge drinking 12.6% No physical activity 47.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 43.5% Depression 24.9% Fair or poor health 36.9% Poor mental health 19.4% Poor physical health 21.1% No health insurance 20.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 83.9% Visited dentist 38.6% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 34.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 2.1%
Disability % Any disability 19.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.7% 65 and over 47.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 13.8% Public insurance 86.1% No insurance 6.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,063 93.3% Spanish 4 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 4 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,126 98.9% Born in same state 1,097 96.3% Born in different state 817 71.7% Foreign born 29 2.5% Naturalized citizen 13 1.1% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 65 5.7% Arab 59 5.2%
Ancestry Count % Italian 51 4.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.2% Internet access 68.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71375
What city is ZIP code 71375 in?
ZIP code 71375 is primarily assigned to Waterproof, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71375 in?
ZIP code 71375 falls within Tensas County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71375?
60% of residents in ZIP code 71375 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 71375 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 71375 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71375?
Health data for ZIP code 71375 shows elevated rates of obesity (51%) and diabetes (25%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 71375?
The median household income in ZIP code 71375 is $22,266, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 71375 in?
ZIP code 71375 observes the CST timezone.
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