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71497

Louisiana · 2,074 residents · 0.5 sq mi
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ZIP 71497 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 96.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 95% less than the Natchitoches Parish median. Among the 11 ZIP codes in Natchitoches Parish, 71497 ranks 11th by median household income.

$2,499
US average: $82,259
23.7%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
0.0%
Age 65+
0.0%
35.6%
64.4%
1.72 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(821)
Black46.7%(969)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(194)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other3.4%(71)
Diversity Score76.9%(1,594)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Natchitoches Parish
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST11TH OF 11HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
71002$43,239
71070$59,259
71411$37,500
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 71497?

ZIP code 71497 has about 2,074 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71497?

The typical household in ZIP code 71497 earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in ZIP code 71497?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 71497 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71497?

About 96.6% of people in ZIP code 71497 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024