ZIP code 71497
Where is ZIP code 71497?
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Natchitoches Parish · Unique ZIP code
ZIP code 71497 belongs to Natchitoches, Louisiana in Natchitoches Parish. 71497 is a unique ZIP code assigned to a single organization (Natch) that gets a lot of mail. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 318. About 2,074 people live in the 71497 area, where the median household income is $2,499. The closest ZIP codes are 71458 (Natchitoches, 0 mi north), 71457 (Natchitoches, 1.2 mi northwest) and 71414 (Clarence, 5.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 71497 |
|---|---|
| Type | Unique ZIP code for a single organization |
| Status | Active |
| City | Natchitoches |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Natchitoches Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 31.7476, -93.0791 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 714 |
Population and income in 71497
| Population | 2,074 · lower than 60% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,148 · higher than 95% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 19.7 years · lower than 98% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 36% / 64% |
| Median household income | $2,499 · lower than 100% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $4,541 |
| Below the poverty line | 97% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 441 |
| Households | 241 (1.72 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 2.5% / 98% |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71497. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71497
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71458 | Natchitoches, LA | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 71457 | Natchitoches, LA | 1.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 71414 | Clarence, LA | 5.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71456 | Natchez, LA | 6.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 71471 | Saint Maurice, LA | 7.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 71428 | Flora, LA | 9.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71411 | Campti, LA | 10.3 mi N | Standard |
| 71066 | Powhatan, LA | 11.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 71452 | Melrose, LA | 11.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 71469 | Robeline, LA | 14.3 mi W | Standard |
| 71454 | Montgomery, LA | 15 mi E | Standard |
| 71468 | Provencal, LA | 16.5 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71497 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71497
123 MAIN ST
NATCHITOCHES LA 71497
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71497-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Natchitoches, LA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71497?
- 71497 is a Natchitoches, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71497 in?
- ZIP code 71497 is in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71497 in?
- 71497 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71497?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71497 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71497?
- About 2,074 people live in ZIP code 71497, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71497?
- The median household income in 71497 is $2,499 a year, lower than 100% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- Can I use 71497 for a street address?
- Only for mail to the organization it is assigned to. Other addresses in Natchitoches use a standard ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71497?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71497 are 71458 (Natchitoches, 0 miles), 71457 (Natchitoches, 1.2 miles), 71414 (Clarence, 5.9 miles) and 71456 (Natchez, 6.8 miles).