71457 ZIP Code, Natchitoches, LA
71457 is a ZIP code in Natchitoches, Louisiana in Natchitoches Parish. It covers 270 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71497, 71414 and 71428. 24,370 people live here in 9,957 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (56% own). Median household income is $46,668, below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Natchitoches, LA
- County: Natchitoches County
- Land area: 270 sq mi
- Population: 24,370
- Median household income: $46,668
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 24,370 |
| Households | 9,957 |
| Median household income | $46,668 |
| Income per person | $28,831 |
| Median age | 35 |
| Homeowners | 56.2% |
| Median home value | $197,000 |
| Median rent | $820 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.7% |
| Broadband internet | 84.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.1% |
| $10–15K | 9.5% |
| $15–25K | 10.7% |
| $25–35K | 9.4% |
| $35–50K | 12.9% |
| $50–75K | 12.3% |
| $75–100K | 9.6% |
| $100–150K | 13.6% |
| $150–200K | 6.5% |
| $200K+ | 4.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 13.6% |
| 20–24 | 12.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 10.6% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 10.4% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.6% |
| Owned outright | 21.9% |
| Rented | 36.0% |
| Vacant | 17.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 57.7% |
| Townhome | 4.0% |
| 2–4 units | 10.1% |
| 5–19 units | 8.4% |
| 20+ units | 3.7% |
| Mobile / other | 16.1% |
Businesses in 71457
690 business establishments with 9,849 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 102
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 99
- Accommodation and Food Services: 90
- Finance and Insurance: 63
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 63
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 55
- Construction: 51
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 50
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71497 — Natchitoches city, LA (0.8 mi)
- 71414 — Clarence village, LA (7.2 mi)
- 71428 (9 mi)
- 71469 — Natchitoches city, LA (11 mi)
- 71066 — Powhatan village, LA (11.3 mi)
- 71456 — Natchez village, LA (11.3 mi)
- 71411 — Campti town, LA (11.5 mi)
- 71452 (13.8 mi)
Areas that include 71457
- Natchitoches, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Vienna Bend, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Point Place, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Natchez, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Clarence, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- St. Maurice, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Powhatan, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Natchitoches County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 7: highest median household income in Natchitoches Parish
- No. 1 of 6: highest median home value in Natchitoches Parish
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Natchitoches Parish
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in Natchitoches Parish
- No. 5 of 7: highest median age in Natchitoches Parish
- No. 3 of 6: fastest population growth in Natchitoches Parish
Mail every home in 71457
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71457, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71457 in?
- 71457 is a Natchitoches, LA mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Natchitoches and 2% lies inside St. Maurice; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71457 in?
- 71457 is in Natchitoches Parish.
- What is the population of 71457?
- About 24,370 people (±840), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 25,506.
- What is the median household income in 71457?
- $46,668 (±$2,760), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 71457?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71457 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71457?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71497 (0.8 mi, Natchitoches), 71414 (7.2 mi, Clarence), 71428 (9 mi), 71469 (11 mi, Natchitoches), 71066 (11.3 mi, Powhatan) and 71456 (11.3 mi, Natchez).
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