Melrose ZIP Codes — Natchitoches County, LA
There is one unique ZIP code in Melrose, Louisiana and it is 71452. Area code: 318.
1
ZIP codes
10.87
sq mi land
0.28
sq mi water
318
area code
Melrose, LA ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Melrose, LA (1)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71452 | Melrose | Natchitoches | View map |
Demographics & statistics
156
Population
28.4
Median age
$27,862
Median household income
$17,640
Per capita income
$319,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
24.7%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
116
Housing units
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
4
21
5–9
13
12
20–24
7
31
25–34
19
4
35–44
3
1
55–59
1
5
65–74
3
16
75–84
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 44 | 28.2% |
| 18 and over | 112 | 71.8% |
| 65 and over | 34 | 21.8% |
| Median age | 28.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
61.6%
White
15.2%
Two or more races
14%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Other race
4.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 101 | 61.6% |
| White | 25 | 15.2% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 7 | 4.3% |
Household income
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
29.4%
$25k–$35k
52.9%
$50k–$75k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 29.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 52.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.7% |
| Median income | $27,862 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.0%
$50k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
9.5%
$300k–$500k
61.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $319,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 24.7% |
| Renter occupied | 75.3% |
| Vacant | 52.8% |
| Single-family detached | 80.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 19.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 21.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 45.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 66.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 11.8% |
| 3 or more | 44.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 55.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 44.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4 | 4.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 40 | 47.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 41 | 48.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 42 | 49.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 34 | 40.0% |
| Average household size | 1.84 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.3% | 79.6% |
| Married | 6.3% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 52.4% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
29.0%
Some college, no degree
7.5%
Associate's degree
4.3%
Bachelor's degree
55.9%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 55.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 5 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 34 | 52.3% |
| High school | 7 | 10.8% |
| College / grad school | 19 | 29.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
76.0%
Education & healthcare
16.0%
Agriculture & mining
8.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 76.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
21.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.4% |
| Retirement income | 38.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 50.5% |
| High cholesterol | 41.6% |
| Heart disease | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 5.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 34.0% |
| Kidney disease | 4.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 8.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| No physical activity | 34.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 14.6% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 83.0% |
| Visited dentist | 56.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.5% |
| Teeth loss | 17.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 2.6% |
| 65 and over | 79.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.0% |
| Public insurance | 39.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 146 | 93.6% |
| 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) | 156 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 156 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 148 | 94.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 54.5% |
| Internet access | 69.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.