ZIP Code 71457 Demographics & Data

Natchitoches, LA (ZIP Code 71457) Profile

Louisiana

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 71457

The U.S. ZIP Code 71457 is associated with Natchitoches, LA in Natchitoches County. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $26,654, and approximately 18% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in 71457 is estimated to at 29.2 years, and about 17.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Louisiana region, an estimated 89.4% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,081. The current population estimate for this region is 26,821.

Population in 71457

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 71457 is 26,821.

Natchitoches, LA

The 71457 ZIP Code is associated with Natchitoches, LA in Natchitoches County.

Area Codes associated with 71457

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 71457 include 318.

Sunrise / Sunset in 71457

Sunrise: 6:45 am
Sunset: 7:40 pm
Sunrise in 71457 6:45 am
Sunrise in 71457 7:40 pm

Weather forecast for 71457

Tonight's forecast for 71457: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Current air quality in 71457

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 71457 Good

Internet in 71457

In ZIP Code 71457, an estimated 70.9% of households have a computer, while 63.0% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 71457

Males comprise about 46.6% of the overall population in ZIP Code 71457, while females account for approximately 53.4%.

Health Insurance in 71457

Approximately 10.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 71457 (Natchitoches, LA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 71457

The median household income in ZIP Code 71457 is $26,654, while the region's mean household income is $47,204. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,081. The per capita income in ZIP Code 71457 of $19,081 is approximately 31.67% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,923. An estimated 17.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately87.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 71457 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 18.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.3% of 71457 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 71457

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 21.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 18.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 11.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.6%
$200,000 or more per year 2.3%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 71457

Residents of ZIP Code 71457 are younger than average. The median age of 29.2 years in ZIP Code 71457 is approximately 23.36% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.5% of the population in 71457 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 71457 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 71457

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.7%
5 to 9 years 6.8%
10 to 14 years 7.0%
15 to 19 years 9.9%
20 to 24 years 14.5%
25 to 34 years 12.1%
35 to 44 years 9.6%
45 to 54 years 9.7%
55 to 59 years 4.9%
60 to 64 years 5.6%
65 to 74 years 8.6%
75 to 84 years 3.7%
85 years and over 2.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 71457 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 71457

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 71457 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71457 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 71457 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 71457

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 71457

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 71457

In ZIP Code 71457, 89.4% of the population graduated high school, while 22.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.6% in this Natchitoches County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 71457

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 31.6%
Some college, no degree 18.2%
Associate's degree 17.0%
Bachelor's degree 13.3%
Graduate or professional degree 9.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 71457

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 71457, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 2.2% of 71457 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 71457 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (50.6%), followed by White (46.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 71457

Industry Percent
White 46.7%
Black or African American 50.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 71457

In ZIP Code 71457, 97.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Natchitoches County region.

Language Spoken in 71457

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.0%
Spanish 1.5%
Other Indo-European languages 0.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.3%
Other languages 0.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 71457

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 71457, an estimated 23.9% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Natchitoches County region.

Age of Housing in 71457

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 14.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 23.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 17.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 19.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 5.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 71457 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 71457 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.37 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.34% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.51% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes electricity rates in 71457 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 71457

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 71457 9.5¢/kWh 8.96¢/kWh 6.25¢/kWh
Louisiana 11¢/kWh 10.43¢/kWh 5.11¢/kWh
United States 15.95¢/kWh 12.89¢/kWh 8.32¢/kWh

Solar Power in 71457

Month ZIP Code 71457 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.31 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.43 3 6.31
Mar 5.4 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.82 5.13 7.3
May 5.7 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.65 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.75 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.02 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.03 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.03 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.94 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.32 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes solar power levels in 71457 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 71457

In 71457, 46.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.0 minutes. Approximately 27.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 71457 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.0% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 71457 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 71457

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.8%
Construction 3.7%
Manufacturing 19.0%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Retail trade 12.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.3%
Information 0.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 4.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 27.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.5%
Other services, except public administration 5.0%
Public administration 5.3%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 71457 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 71457, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 71457 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Natchitoches County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 71457

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 275
Credit reporting or credit repair services 153
Debt collection 22
Checking or savings account 11
Credit card 7
Other 11
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 71457

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 163
Improper use of your report 123
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 89
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 50
Managing an account 8
Other 46
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 71457. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.