Natchitoches, LA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 71457 serves a portion of Natchitoches, Louisiana, within Natchitoches Parish. This community is home to approximately 6,602 residents, with a median age of 44.7 years. The median household income of $41,104 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $205,520 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 24% owner-occupied and 76% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Natchitoches is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 27% and an unemployment rate of 8.9%, 71457 reflects the economic character of Natchitoches Parish in Louisiana.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 6,602 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,450 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $41,104 | ↓ 39% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $205,520 | ↓ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.9% | ↑ 128% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 11.4% | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 27% | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 44.7 yrs | ↑ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 24% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 76% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 3,036 | — |